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title: "C388BM Kingscote to KLB"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df0b1954-d815-40f3-bbbc-c24b023abb1c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# C388BM Kingscote to KLB

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df0b1954-d815-40f3-bbbc-c24b023abb1c

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of home to school transport services entitled "C388BM Kingscote to KLB," focusing on non-scheduled passenger transport. This contract involves supplying services primarily within England, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Eurocoaches Limited on 6th March 2026, valued at £427,500. The procurement followed an open procedure, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSE organisations, with the tender phase having ended on 27th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 13th April 2026 and will continue until 30th April 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those focussing on road transportation and vehicle hire with drivers. It is particularly suited for SMEs seeking to expand their service offerings within the public sector, and it also opens doors for VCSE organisations. With Gloucestershire County Council as the buyer, the contract entails reliable service delivery over a five-year period, offering stability and potential for long-term growth for the awarded supplier and those similarly positioned in the industry.

## Notice

Home to school transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d405e341-8a2f-4ae3-8939-897767aa73e2 |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £427,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £427,500 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROCOACHES |

## 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

- 6 Mar 2026 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d405e341-8a2f-4ae3-8939-897767aa73e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d405e341-8a2f-4ae3-8939-897767aa73e2
  6th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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