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title: "CHOFAK - Heart of the Forest to Coleford (A + PA)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d0bbb6c-ee2d-4d10-9abd-1a4355784f45"
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# CHOFAK - Heart of the Forest to Coleford (A + PA)

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d0bbb6c-ee2d-4d10-9abd-1a4355784f45

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CHOFAK - Heart of the Forest to Coleford (A + PA)" is initiated by Gloucestershire County Council to facilitate Home to School Transport services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. It is classified under the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport, with a contract value of £157,432.10. The tender period ended on 11th August 2020, and the contract period spans from 3rd September 2020 to 31st July 2025. The procurement method is specified as 'Other,' and the current stage is the Award, which was published on 12th August 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the provision of passenger transport services. Businesses specialising in public transport, particularly those able to offer special-purpose road passenger transport services and hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, would find themselves well-suited to compete. The successful contract award to Lydney Dial a Ride exemplifies the potential for local businesses to grow through active participation in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Home to School Transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe5da28-0705-4e68-bccb-a5b3bbb07726 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2020 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £157,432 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,432 |
| 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 2TG |
| 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

- 12 Aug 2020 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe5da28-0705-4e68-bccb-a5b3bbb07726

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe5da28-0705-4e68-bccb-a5b3bbb07726
  12th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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