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title: "BE801IT - Cheltenham to Moreton in Marsh"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# BE801IT - Cheltenham to Moreton in Marsh

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e3b8830-88bf-4c50-a3e2-7f7e0c703bc0

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has successfully completed the contracting process for the project titled "BE801IT - Cheltenham to Moreton in Marsh," within the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport services. The service encompasses special-purpose road passenger transport covering regions in the South West of England. The award phase of the procurement was completed on 31st March 2026, with the contract commencing from 1st April 2026 and lasting until 31st March 2029. The contract, valued at £434,121, was awarded to Pulham & Sons Coaches Ltd, highlighting a commitment to engage with SMEs. The procurement process initiated as a tender and employed a unique procurement methodology classified as "Other," adding flexibility to the contracting structure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services to expand their reach within the South West of England. SMEs and VCSEs in the niche of special-purpose road transport can leverage this contract for growth, potentially establishing resourceful partnerships with local governing bodies. Businesses equipped with passenger transport vehicles and capable of delivering hiring services with drivers could find this contract particularly beneficial in solidifying regional operations and broadening service offerings within the public road transport domain.

## Notice

Public Transport.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba93474-e394-4c12-87c3-19f14d25cf65 |
| 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 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £434,121 |
| 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

- 31 Mar 2026 at 07:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba93474-e394-4c12-87c3-19f14d25cf65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba93474-e394-4c12-87c3-19f14d25cf65
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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