Award

EX1741 - Oakley Adult Opportunity Centre to Cheltenham

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Gloucestershire County Council, titled "EX1741 - Oakley Adult Opportunity Centre to Cheltenham", has reached the award stage. This tender focuses on non-scheduled passenger transport services within the Social Care Transport sector, classified under the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the process culminated with the award on 29 January 2026. The contract covers a period from 23 February 2026 to 22 February 2030, with a total value of £95,680. The procurement method is designated as "Other", indicating a potentially unique or specific approach employed by the council.

Opportunities for business growth within this tender are particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those involved in passenger transport services. The contract awarded to MHB Transport exemplifies the potential for businesses with expertise in special-purpose road passenger-transport services to expand within the public sector. The focus on social care transport presents a niche area where businesses can leverage their capabilities to serve community needs, providing a substantial growth avenue for companies adept in hiring passenger transport vehicles with drivers and delivering specialised transport services. This tender offers an excellent platform for businesses looking to establish or enhance their presence within the transport services industry in the UK.

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Notice Title

EX1741 - Oakley Adult Opportunity Centre to Cheltenham

Notice Description

Social Care Transport. Passenger Transport Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e499cbba-1e1e-4328-bd28-74997bc15881
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb167c22-c8d4-4b98-b142-2e9f090728ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£95,680 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2030 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
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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