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title: "C339CJ: Nettleton to Cirencester Schools"
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# C339CJ: Nettleton to Cirencester Schools

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e32ff15d-74cf-444f-9f76-24d73406b4fc

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "C339CJ: Nettleton to Cirencester Schools" contract, focusing on home to school transport services. The procurement, classified under the non-scheduled passenger transport category, involves several industry-specific classifications such as special-purpose road passenger-transport services and public road transport services. The contract, awarded to Barnes Coaches Ltd., commences on 13th April 2026 and concludes on 30th April 2030, with an overall value of £228,000. Executed via an open procedure, Gloucestershire County Council sought tender applications by 24th February 2026, ensuring inclusive opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs within the United Kingdom, specifically in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services. Companies that provide or hire passenger transport vehicles with drivers, and those focusing on specialised transport services, would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future contracts. The SME-friendly nature of this procurement, coupled with the open procurement method, facilitates greater accessibility and competitive opportunities for smaller enterprises looking to expand their operations in the public transport domain. The successful bidder, Barnes Coaches Ltd., showcases the potential for growth through engagements within the education transport logistics sector, highlighting a viable pathway for SMEs aiming to scale in similar public procurement initiatives.

## Notice

Home to school transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1f3c05-14f7-4079-878b-66aff88ffeeb |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £228,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £228,000 |
| 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 | BARNES COACHES |

## 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

- 27 Feb 2026 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1f3c05-14f7-4079-878b-66aff88ffeeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1f3c05-14f7-4079-878b-66aff88ffeeb
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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