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title: "Mainstream Transport - QS8-A - closes 10:00am on Friday 10th July 2026 - AWARD"
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# Mainstream Transport - QS8-A - closes 10:00am on Friday 10th July 2026 - AWARD

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b19136c0-9509-42aa-b14d-91142a09b8a5

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Mainstream Transport - QS8-A" contract, involving road transport services classified under CPV 60100000. The tender's objective is to provide transportation from Stevington and Pavenham to Sharnbrook Academy. This contract, now awarded to Gemini Cars Bedford, covers services from 3rd September 2026 to 30th July 2027, with the procurement process reaching the award stage on 10th July 2026. The procurement was conducted using a specific method classified as "Other," and was open to businesses across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and other regions, with an emphasis on local fulfilment in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in road transport services, who can support or collaborate with the successful supplier, Gemini Cars Bedford. Though specifically not aimed at SMEs or VCSE organisations, larger businesses with logistics and transport competencies could find potential for strategic partnerships and subcontracting opportunities, thereby contributing to growth in capacity and service delivery excellence within the public sector transport domain.

## Notice

Transportation from Stevington and Pavenham to Sharnbrook Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25cf8492-1a9d-4046-bad6-04d4656688fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEMINI CARS BEDFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 09:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25cf8492-1a9d-4046-bad6-04d4656688fc
- 10 Jul 2026 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25cf8492-1a9d-4046-bad6-04d4656688fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25cf8492-1a9d-4046-bad6-04d4656688fc
  10th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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