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title: "DE071D Service 71"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4fea484-f46f-4031-b299-e9d967d72355"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-29"
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# DE071D Service 71

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4fea484-f46f-4031-b299-e9d967d72355

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has successfully completed the award stage for the procurement titled "DE071D Service 71," within the public road transport industry sector. This contract involves the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, specifically targeting the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 10th June 2025. The contract is valued at £736,971.65 and will commence on 7th September 2025, running until 7th September 2030. The process aimed to engage SMEs and VCSEs, reflecting Gloucestershire County Council's commitment to inclusive economic development.

This tender presents opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing non-scheduled and special-purpose transport. Businesses of varying sizes, especially SMEs, can leverage this procurement to enhance their service portfolio and expand their market presence in the public transport sector. The successful bidder, Stagecoach West, a large-scale company, illustrates the competitive edge required in this process. Engaging with similar tenders can position businesses strategically for long-term growth and increased visibility within the public 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/664918a1-bd9a-4d4e-bb15-8ca0d56775b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £736,971 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £736,971 |
| 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 | STAGECOACH WEST |

## 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

- 29 Jul 2025 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664918a1-bd9a-4d4e-bb15-8ca0d56775b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664918a1-bd9a-4d4e-bb15-8ca0d56775b5
  29th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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