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title: "CHOFCE Heart of Forest school to Ruardean"
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# CHOFCE Heart of Forest school to Ruardean

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fc9b7f3-eaa1-49e1-8524-5cfae93a0ccf

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the "CHOFCE Heart of Forest School to Ruardean" transport service, categorised under non-scheduled passenger transport. This contract, valued at £143,340, aims to provide home to school transportation services in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically starting on 2nd September 2024 and running until 31st July 2028. The procurement process has moved to the award stage, with Tim's Transport Ltd. being selected as the supplier as of 5th August 2024. The procurement method used was listed as "Other". Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 4th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in the transport services sector. Businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those offering non-scheduled and special-purpose transportation, would find this contract particularly lucrative. Moreover, companies capable of providing hire services for passenger transport vehicles with drivers should find the requirements directly aligned with their offerings. This represents a meaningful opportunity to secure long-term revenue and build relationships with local government bodies.

## 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/d74af1bb-a0e6-4be5-b936-15bba0eb9f93 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £143,340 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,340 |
| 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 | TIM'S 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

- 5 Aug 2024 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d74af1bb-a0e6-4be5-b936-15bba0eb9f93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d74af1bb-a0e6-4be5-b936-15bba0eb9f93
  5th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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