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title: "CG0PQD - Cheltenham to Charlton Kings"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f3b3dfc-f409-4840-a326-d20bfe917a65"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-19"
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# CG0PQD - Cheltenham to Charlton Kings

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f3b3dfc-f409-4840-a326-d20bfe917a65

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Gloucestershire County Council, involves a non-scheduled passenger transport service titled "CG0PQD - Cheltenham to Charlton Kings". The industry falls under public transport, specifically non-scheduled passenger transport. The procurement covers the South West region of the United Kingdom with a significant contract value of £572,750.68. This process has progressed to the award stage, with Pulham & Sons Coaches Ltd securing the contract. Key dates include the tender period's conclusion on 31st October 2025 and the contract period spanning from 4th January 2026 to 5th January 2030, reflecting a strategic long-term service commitment in this sector.

This opportunity presents substantial potential for business expansion, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in special-purpose road passenger-transport services and vehicle hire with drivers. The procurement process, categorised under "Other" methods, encourages competition among SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). With an active role expected to commence in early 2026, businesses with capabilities in providing reliable and efficient transport solutions could leverage this contract to establish or strengthen their presence in the public transport sector within the South West region.

## Notice

Public Transport. Passenger Transport Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c52d30-518b-4c36-8ae2-6e5eec1f9842 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £572,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £572,750 |
| 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 | PULHAM & SONS COACHES |

## 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

- 19 Dec 2025 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c52d30-518b-4c36-8ae2-6e5eec1f9842

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c52d30-518b-4c36-8ae2-6e5eec1f9842
  19th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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