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title: "CTRABG The Ridge Academy to Hardwicke"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-02"
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# CTRABG The Ridge Academy to Hardwicke

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-276ebdd3-f6e2-4731-9792-256bc1ab05f4

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council recently completed the procurement process for the "CTRABG The Ridge Academy to Hardwicke" contract, focusing on Home to School Transport services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. With the classifications highlighting non-scheduled passenger transport and special-purpose road passenger-transport services, this procurement falls under the services category. The contract, valued at £166,440 GBP, was awarded to Five Star Gloucester Ltd, an SME, and will run from 4th September 2024 to 31st July 2028. The procurement reached the award stage on 2nd September 2024, with essential dates such as the end of the tender period on 1st September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those specialising in non-scheduled and special-purpose transport services. SMEs and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suited to benefit from similar future contracts due to their suitability and responsiveness to detailed specifications. The long-term nature of the contract offers a stable source of revenue and the potential for business growth and regional expansion, making it an attractive proposition for transport service providers looking to strengthen their portfolio and gain a foothold in the educational transport services market.

## Notice

Home to School Transport. Passenger Transport Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6a50a5-1822-48df-bb6c-cf6bdc13d6f9 |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,440 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,440 |
| 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 | FIVE STAR GLOUCESTER |

## 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

- 2 Sep 2024 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6a50a5-1822-48df-bb6c-cf6bdc13d6f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6a50a5-1822-48df-bb6c-cf6bdc13d6f9
  2nd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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