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title: "KBRSFDB - The Robin South Forest of Dean Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b49ba13-187a-412b-b1d9-61f454e25b09"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# KBRSFDB - The Robin South Forest of Dean Service

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b49ba13-187a-412b-b1d9-61f454e25b09

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the KBRSFDB service in the Forest of Dean, which involves non-scheduled passenger transport services. The contract, valued at £109,875.48, was awarded on 17 March 2026 and is set to commence on 31 May 2026, concluding on 31 October 2026. This procurement, classified under the services category, took place following an open procedure and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process was completed, and Lydney Dial a Ride will serve as the supplier based on the award notice published on the same date.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), with its suitability for these types of organisations. Businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those offering special-purpose road transport services or hire with a driver, stand to benefit from engaging in similar future tenders in the region. The open procurement process enables fair competition, inviting businesses to provide innovative transport solutions that can contribute to their business growth and expansion in the public sector.

## Notice

Public Transport Route. Passenger Transport Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db285cc-9c98-4176-af23-dcf28f548e06 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,875 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,875 |
| 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

- 17 Mar 2026 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db285cc-9c98-4176-af23-dcf28f548e06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db285cc-9c98-4176-af23-dcf28f548e06
  17th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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