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title: "KC072DB Service 72"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a444ac8b-4e6f-4855-8dc5-67602f97a2de"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# KC072DB Service 72

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a444ac8b-4e6f-4855-8dc5-67602f97a2de

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "KC072DB Service 72" contract, which involves providing non-scheduled passenger transport services. This procurement falls under several industry categories, including special-purpose road passenger-transport services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, with the main procurement category being services. The process utilised an open procedure, ensuring broad participation. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, this contract, valued at £897,880.40, resulted from a tender initiated on 10th March 2026 and officially awarded on 31st March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 31st May 2026 and run until 26th May 2029, awarded to Newport Transport Ltd.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing specialized transport services. Businesses with expertise in public road transport services or the hire of passenger vehicles, especially those with a focus on non-scheduled operations, will find this contract appealing. The open procurement method used in this process suggests that future similar opportunities will remain accessible to a wide pool of qualified suppliers, encouraging fair competition and innovation in the transport sector.

## Notice

Public Transport Service. Passenger Transport Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f11f9b33-affd-4bb6-b57f-f6f9a0f0e9d6 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2026 - 26 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £897,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £897,880 |
| 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 | NEWPORT 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

- 31 Mar 2026 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f11f9b33-affd-4bb6-b57f-f6f9a0f0e9d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f11f9b33-affd-4bb6-b57f-f6f9a0f0e9d6
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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