Award

C720AH Miserden Primary to Elkstone, Winstone and Duntisbourne Abbotts

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Jan 2026 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "C720AH Miserden Primary to Elkstone, Winstone and Duntisbourne Abbotts" was conducted by Gloucestershire County Council. This tender falls under the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport services, specifically for home to school transport. The process was carried out using an open procedure method and has reached the award stage, with the status marked as complete. The contract, valued at £70,350, covers the region of England, United Kingdom. The award date is noted as 19th January 2026, and the contract period is from 24th January 2026 to 31st July 2028. The primary aim is to provide transport services within the specified localities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in passenger transport and vehicle hiring services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those involved in special-purpose transport services. The contract offers the potential for long-term business growth, spanning over two years. MHB Transport, identified as an SME, has been successfully awarded the contract, demonstrating the council's suitability criteria for such businesses. Companies with a focus on providing reliable transport solutions with drivers would find this contract particularly beneficial. This procurement demonstrates a commitment to engaging smaller businesses in public contracts, thereby supporting local service providers.

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Notice Title

C720AH Miserden Primary to Elkstone, Winstone and Duntisbourne Abbotts

Notice Description

Home to school transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01e47895-ceac-4919-8067-09cdcb245b3d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
T'pu Kapadia
Contact Email
spassenger@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHB TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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