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title: "C325CI - Dene Magna School - Ruardean / Longhope"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58d4b9fa-b073-4a69-ab21-6fd76da7a133"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-31"
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# C325CI - Dene Magna School - Ruardean / Longhope

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58d4b9fa-b073-4a69-ab21-6fd76da7a133

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for the provision of non-scheduled passenger transport services under the title "C325CI - Dene Magna School - Ruardean / Longhope." The procurement falls within the 'Special-Purpose Road Passenger-Transport Services' industry category and covers the South West region of the United Kingdom. Utilizing an open procedure, the process reached the awarding stage on 31st July 2024, with Grindles Coaches Ltd securing the contract valued at £242,820. The contract will span from 4th September 2024 to 30th July 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. The contract's scope offers growth potential specifically for SMEs and social enterprises capable of providing specialised transport services. The comprehensive service period and clear contractual terms create a stable, lucrative opportunity, particularly suited for transport companies with expertise in school transport and non-scheduled services. Stakeholders looking to expand their business within the education sector or geographic region will find this contract especially beneficial.

## Notice

Mainstream School transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6b8a708-3c92-4125-bda3-edc37a8abbb1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2024 - 30 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £242,820 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £242,820 |
| 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 | GRINDLES 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 Jul 2024 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6b8a708-3c92-4125-bda3-edc37a8abbb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6b8a708-3c92-4125-bda3-edc37a8abbb1
  31st July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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