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title: "EX1741 - Oakley Adult Opportunity Centre to Cheltenham"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# EX1741 - Oakley Adult Opportunity Centre to Cheltenham

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e499cbba-1e1e-4328-bd28-74997bc15881

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Gloucestershire County Council, titled "EX1741 - Oakley Adult Opportunity Centre to Cheltenham", has reached the award stage. This tender focuses on non-scheduled passenger transport services within the Social Care Transport sector, classified under the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the process culminated with the award on 29 January 2026. The contract covers a period from 23 February 2026 to 22 February 2030, with a total value of £95,680. The procurement method is designated as "Other", indicating a potentially unique or specific approach employed by the council.

Opportunities for business growth within this tender are particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those involved in passenger transport services. The contract awarded to MHB Transport exemplifies the potential for businesses with expertise in special-purpose road passenger-transport services to expand within the public sector. The focus on social care transport presents a niche area where businesses can leverage their capabilities to serve community needs, providing a substantial growth avenue for companies adept in hiring passenger transport vehicles with drivers and delivering specialised transport services. This tender offers an excellent platform for businesses looking to establish or enhance their presence within the transport services industry in the UK.

## Notice

Social Care Transport. Passenger Transport Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb167c22-c8d4-4b98-b142-2e9f090728ba |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,680 |
| 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 | MHB TRANSPORT |

## 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 Jan 2026 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb167c22-c8d4-4b98-b142-2e9f090728ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb167c22-c8d4-4b98-b142-2e9f090728ba
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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