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title: "TC656FT Dumbleton to Bishop's Cleeve"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-22"
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# TC656FT Dumbleton to Bishop's Cleeve

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dc42265-c789-436e-a2ea-01a78179a8cb

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the award stage of a public transport procurement process titled "TC656FT Dumbleton to Bishop's Cleeve." The tender focused on non-scheduled passenger transport services, fitting within the CPV code 60140000, and included additional classifications such as special-purpose road passenger-transport services and hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The end date for the tender period was on 2nd December 2025. The service is set to commence on 29th March 2026, with the contract running until 29th March 2031. The procurement used an open procedure, and the awarded contract is valued at £100,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs wanting to expand their services within the transport sector. The contract awarded to Pulham & Sons Coaches Ltd, an SME, highlights a preference for smaller enterprises capable of handling regional transport requirements in England. Companies engaged in providing passenger transport services and vehicle hire with drivers can find similar tenders conducive to their growth strategies, particularly those positioned to deliver non-scheduled or special-purpose services.

## Notice

Public transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e05494-61cd-46a6-b6b4-4f9000a61da7 |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), 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

- 22 Dec 2025 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e05494-61cd-46a6-b6b4-4f9000a61da7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e05494-61cd-46a6-b6b4-4f9000a61da7
  22nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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