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title: "C335BT: Up Hatherley to Chosen Hill School"
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# C335BT: Up Hatherley to Chosen Hill School

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f6c62fb-f099-4510-a0ca-b8a931326adb

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the public procurement process for the contract titled "C335BT: Up Hatherley to Chosen Hill School," classified under the non-scheduled passenger transport industry. This procurement, valued at £433,955, pertains to mainstream home-to-school transport services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was initiated as part of a services procurement strategy and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Pulham & Sons Coaches Ltd, an SME. The procurement method is specified as "Other," and the relevant contract period will commence on 5th January 2026 and conclude on 20th December 2030. It is important to note that a significant milestone in this process was the tender period end date on 24th November 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those that can offer non-scheduled and special-purpose transport solutions. SMEs and small to medium-sized enterprises interested in expanding their operations within public road transport services or in vehicle hire with drivers would find favourable conditions, as the contract highlights consideration for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises). Businesses within the transport industry, especially those looking to establish a foothold or expand offerings in the South West, can leverage this contract as a strategic opportunity to achieve sustainable growth and increase their presence in the public sector transport services market.

## Notice

Mainstream Home to School Transport. Passenger Transport Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d67bd1c0-2065-4bf6-96e9-a7c64707a60c |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 20 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £433,955 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £433,955 |
| 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

- 8 Dec 2025 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d67bd1c0-2065-4bf6-96e9-a7c64707a60c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d67bd1c0-2065-4bf6-96e9-a7c64707a60c
  8th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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