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title: "EX1739 National Star College to Cheltenham"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# EX1739 National Star College to Cheltenham

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a3f7a80-3b3c-4994-860d-cb9479f2d35d

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "EX1739 National Star College to Cheltenham" has been completed by Gloucestershire County Council. This contract pertains to the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport services and involves special-purpose road passenger-transport services, hire of transport vehicles with drivers, and public road transport services. The procurement followed an open procedure, catering to service needs within the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically aimed at providing home to school transport. The contract period is scheduled from 23 February 2026 to 23 February 2028, with a total value of £44,840. It was awarded on 28 January 2026, marking the completion of the tender stage.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity primarily for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in transport services. Businesses that can provide efficient passenger transport solutions could benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes, facilitating growth within regional transport networks. The nature of the contract suggests suitability for companies with expertise in managing medium to large-scale passenger transport operations, eager to establish or expand their footprint within public service transportation schemes.

## 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/488cb23d-8a16-4d9c-92ed-22d2a8c67cde |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,840 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,840 |
| 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 | ROBS TAXIS |

## 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

- 28 Jan 2026 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488cb23d-8a16-4d9c-92ed-22d2a8c67cde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488cb23d-8a16-4d9c-92ed-22d2a8c67cde
  28th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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