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title: "C145CC - Heart of the Forest to Blakeney"
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published: "2018-05-03"
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# C145CC - Heart of the Forest to Blakeney

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1a11d2c-47b1-47b8-bc81-d7780f059b75

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Gloucestershire County Council, pertains to the tender titled "C145CC - Heart of the Forest to Blakeney", which focuses on home-to-school taxi services. This contract falls under the transportation industry, specifically related to passenger transport services, and primarily serves the South West region of the United Kingdom. The open procedure was marked by an end date of 2 May 2018 for submissions, and the awarded contract, valued at £83,600, commenced on 3 September 2018 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) able to provide passenger transport services. Businesses engaged in taxi services and other related transport solutions would find this contract particularly relevant, as it allows for engagement with a local authority while contributing to community transport needs, thereby enhancing their visibility and potential for future contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5184c46-376e-4e31-8e44-96e4aece002a |
| 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 | 3 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,600 |
| 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

- 3 May 2018 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5184c46-376e-4e31-8e44-96e4aece002a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5184c46-376e-4e31-8e44-96e4aece002a
  3rd May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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