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title: "C145CP - Heart of the Forest School to Blakeney"
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# C145CP - Heart of the Forest School to Blakeney

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8cbffe2-932d-469f-81f4-4ab1dec39a6a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "C145CP - Heart of the Forest School to Blakeney" pertains to home-to-school transport services and is spearheaded by Gloucestershire County Council, located in Gloucester, United Kingdom. This tender has been awarded, with the total contract value amounting to £32,300. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 3rd September 2018 and conclude on 31st July 2020. The tender process completed on 19th August 2018, indicating it has reached its final stages.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and vehicle charity and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in transportation services. Given the nature of the contract, businesses specialising in taxi services, non-scheduled passenger transport, or special-purpose road passenger transport will be ideally positioned to compete. Engaging with local authorities such as Gloucestershire County Council could also pave the way for future contracts in similar service areas.

## Notice

HOME TO SCHOOL TRANSPORT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49cae659-833a-4e0f-9f32-54724833db94 |
| 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 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,300 |
| 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 2TG |
| 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 | CDS HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2018 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49cae659-833a-4e0f-9f32-54724833db94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49cae659-833a-4e0f-9f32-54724833db94
  20th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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