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title: "C346BE Sharpness Primary Schools to Berkeley"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e1e27e55-665b-445c-91c9-cd04abf59c39"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# C346BE Sharpness Primary Schools to Berkeley

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1e27e55-665b-445c-91c9-cd04abf59c39

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Gloucestershire County Council, involves the provision of mainstream and special-purpose road passenger transport services, specifically for primary students travelling from Sharpness to Berkeley. This contract, titled "C346BE Sharpness Primary Schools to Berkeley," falls under the non-scheduled passenger transport category. The services will be delivered within the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £33,056.20 GBP. The procurement has advanced to the award stage, with key dates including the tender period end on 14 August 2023, and the contract period spanning from 5 September 2023 to 31 July 2025. The procurement method detailed as "Other," signifies an alternative approach was utilised for this awarding process.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations interested in delivering passenger transport services. The clear contracting period and specified service delivery parameters enable businesses specializing in road transport, vehicle hire with drivers, and project-based passenger services to compete effectively. The successful supplier, Docks private hire ltd, exemplifies the suitability of an SME to undertake public contracts. More businesses with similar capabilities and ambitions can benefit from engaging in such tenders, thereby expanding their service portfolios and market reach.

## Notice

Mainstream Transport. Passenger Transport Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9e3906-f923-4fb1-916e-b57166990370 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,056 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,056 |
| 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 | DOCKS PRIVATE HIRE |

## 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

- 13 Nov 2024 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9e3906-f923-4fb1-916e-b57166990370

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9e3906-f923-4fb1-916e-b57166990370
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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