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title: "EX1734 Writhlington School to Somerton"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# EX1734 Writhlington School to Somerton

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e25ef2c-e20f-4088-ac48-cec817e3f682

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has completed a public procurement process under the title “EX1734 Writhlington School to Somerton”, focusing on social care transport services. Categorised under non-scheduled passenger transport, this tender involved hiring passenger transport vehicles with drivers for various public road transport services. The procurement process followed an open method and was finalised on 20 January 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 35,000, is set to commence on 26 January 2026 and conclude on 21 January 2027, serving the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as the procurement was designed with suitability for such entities in mind. The awarded contract to ZIPPE Transport Ltd indicates that businesses specialising in the non-scheduled transportation industry, including those offering special-purpose and public road passenger transport services, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The open procurement procedure enhances transparency and competitiveness, providing fair chances for varied market players to engage with public sector opportunities.

## Notice

Social Care Transport.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03409e32-efa2-4970-934b-b72bede7f388 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZIPPE TRANSPORT |

## 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

- 20 Jan 2026 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03409e32-efa2-4970-934b-b72bede7f388

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03409e32-efa2-4970-934b-b72bede7f388
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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