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title: "FG711DT - RUSPIDGE - The Pludds"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# FG711DT - RUSPIDGE - The Pludds

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-088b11fe-2789-4b88-9cd3-095f508737d1

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the non-scheduled passenger transport service titled "FG711DT - RUSPIDGE - The Pludds". This public transport service encompasses special-purpose road passenger-transport services, hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, and public road transport services. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage concluded on 19th December 2024, with the contract period set to commence on 27th April 2025 and end on 25th April 2026. The total value of the contract is £63,648.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in passenger transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the nature of the contract and its requirements, businesses that provide specialised road passenger transport or hire out vehicles with drivers are well-suited to compete. This contract can boost business by providing stable work over a fixed period. Gloucester-based Newport Transport Ltd has been awarded the contract, poised to benefit from this business growth opportunity. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) meeting similar criteria should consider monitoring similar tenders for potential growth.

## Notice

Public Transport. Passenger Transport Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3730a242-6ad5-48bf-b83e-7b7d13fbe4e4 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,648 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,648 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWPORT TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### 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

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3730a242-6ad5-48bf-b83e-7b7d13fbe4e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3730a242-6ad5-48bf-b83e-7b7d13fbe4e4
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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