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IA3748 D0979 rte 8A Pets at Home end 28-08-27

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2025 at 10:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Staffordshire County Council, involved the award of a contract for transport services described as an "Early morning bus journey contract between Stafford and Pets at Home warehouse". This project falls under the service industry category and pertains to the transport of personnel. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition, indicating a focus on expediency and possibly existing relationships. The contract was awarded to BP Brown travel Ltd T/A Select bus services, with the delivery targeted within the United Kingdom, specifically the region of UKG24. The contract was signed on 8 August 2025 and will remain active from 1 September 2025 to 28 July 2027, with a gross amount of £93,360.60.

This tender offers opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, as demonstrated by the award to BP Brown travel Ltd. Businesses with experience or interest in providing transport for early morning routes could find potential growth avenues by engaging with similar contracts in the public sector. The lack of competition in this procurement method may invite businesses that can establish reliable service partnerships or offer specialised solutions, effectively utilising the council's streamlined procurement approach in future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IA3748 D0979 rte 8A Pets at Home end 28-08-27

Notice Description

Early morning bus journey contract between Stafford and Pets at Home warehouse

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058409
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047211-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,360 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 28 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BP BROWN TRAVEL LTD T/A SELECT BUS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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