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title: "KARNZDB - Forest of Dean"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-64308d83-ef87-4010-8961-346c7e8163c9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-21"
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# KARNZDB - Forest of Dean

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64308d83-ef87-4010-8961-346c7e8163c9

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "KARNZDB - Forest of Dean" project, aimed at providing public transport services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender, classified under non-scheduled passenger transport services, began with an open procedure and the award was made on 21 March 2025. The contract, valued at £136,358, is to be executed by Lydney Dial a Ride from 26 May 2025 to 30 May 2026. Important dates include the tender period ending on 17 March 2025 and the start of the contract at the end of May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those experienced in providing special-purpose road passenger-transport services and public road transport services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the procurement's inclusivity criteria. By participating in such tenders, businesses can enhance their portfolio, secure steady revenue over the contract period, and establish a partnership with a regional public authority.

## Notice

Public Transport Route. Passenger Transport Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5320f0-68c3-4429-935a-1f75782586bc |
| 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 | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2025 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £136,358 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,358 |
| 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 | LYDNEY DIAL A RIDE |

## 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

- 21 Mar 2025 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5320f0-68c3-4429-935a-1f75782586bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5320f0-68c3-4429-935a-1f75782586bc
  21st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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