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title: "C391BI: TS2: Twyning to Tewkesbury"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86ce8043-97f2-472f-a7f4-0fd48fbedbb2"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# C391BI: TS2: Twyning to Tewkesbury

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86ce8043-97f2-472f-a7f4-0fd48fbedbb2

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has concluded a procurement award for the tender titled "C391BI: TS2: Twyning to Tewkesbury", focusing on mainstream passenger transport services in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, classified under non-scheduled passenger transport services, followed a specialised procurement method suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The award, valued at GBP 543,395, marks the transition into the contract period starting on 13th April 2026 and ending on 30th April 2031. This step signifies the completion of the procurement process, transitioning from the tender phase, which closed on 24th February 2026, to the award phase announced on 3rd March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those able to provide passenger transport solutions tailored to specific needs. Ideal contenders would be SMEs or VCSE organisations with a focus on road passenger transport and vehicle hire services. HENSHAWS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL LIMITED, an SME, has been successfully awarded this contract, demonstrating the potential for similar companies to expand their business through public contracts and partnerships with local authorities like Gloucestershire County Council. Businesses in this sector can leverage this procurement to build a portfolio in public transport services within the region.

## Notice

Mainstream Transport. Passenger Transport Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9b1ec23-e530-4052-8bbc-48bc8e649c6b |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £543,395 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £543,395 |
| 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 | HENSHAWS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL |

## 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

- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9b1ec23-e530-4052-8bbc-48bc8e649c6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9b1ec23-e530-4052-8bbc-48bc8e649c6b
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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