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BE802DT Service 802

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process has completed for the "BE802DT Service 802" involving non-scheduled passenger transport services. This tender, led by Gloucestershire County Council, was conducted through an open procedure, allowing for competitive bids. The awarded contract, valued at £424,298, was secured by Pulham & Sons Coaches Ltd and spans from 7th September 2025 to 5th September 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting special-purpose road passenger-transport services, with operations located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender process was keenly timed, with the tender period ending on 19th June 2025, and an award notice published on 22nd July 2025.

This contracting opportunity offers significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs and organisations focused on passenger transport services. Companies engaged in the hire of transport vehicles with drivers or operating public road transport services are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The open procurement method favours businesses looking to establish or expand within the public sector, providing enhanced visibility and chance to meet county-level transport demands. Engaging with tenders like this can solidify a company’s standing and provide lucrative directions for future expansion.

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Notice Title

BE802DT Service 802

Notice Description

Public Transport Service. Passenger Transport Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2d0c3b4-f75d-4967-9959-6ee2b514f0d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be962600-117e-4f28-8319-bfeaff54686c
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
£424,298 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£424,298 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2025 - 5 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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

PULHAM & SONS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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