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title: "EX1731:Woodlands Day Centre to Cheltenham (Female PA)"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# EX1731:Woodlands Day Centre to Cheltenham (Female PA)

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1884b2d8-c40f-4ab2-886c-c01101c9e62b

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## Summary

The public procurement process coordinated by Gloucestershire County Council entails a contract for "EX1731:Woodlands Day Centre to Cheltenham (Female PA)" within the non-scheduled passenger transport services sector, classified under CPV 60140000. This award-phase procurement was finalized on 18 February 2026, with a contract value of £135,984. The service, set in the South West of the United Kingdom, involves passenger transport services including special-purpose road passenger-transport services and hire of vehicles with drivers. The process, listed as 'Other -' under procurement method, concluded its tender period on 26 January 2026, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 23 February 2026, running until 22 February 2030.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses focused on passenger transport services, particularly those experienced in providing social care and special-purpose transport. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are highlighted as suitable contenders, suggesting a preference for businesses that can offer flexible, client-focused transport solutions. This contract provides a substantial commitment, allowing potential suppliers like MHB Transport, already awarded the contract, to strengthen their business portfolio in public sector service provision. The collaboration led by Gloucestershire County Council signifies a robust demand in the public road transport services industry, endorsing potential business growth for specialised transport providers.

## Notice

Social Care Transport. Passenger Transport Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3436d468-8ec1-47f5-a62c-025a01ca78b1 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,984 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,984 |
| 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 | MHB 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

- 18 Feb 2026 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3436d468-8ec1-47f5-a62c-025a01ca78b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3436d468-8ec1-47f5-a62c-025a01ca78b1
  18th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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