---
title: "IA3748 D0979 rte 8A Pets at Home end 28-08-27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058409"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058409.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-08"
---

# IA3748 D0979 rte 8A Pets at Home end 28-08-27

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058409

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Staffordshire County Council, involved the award of a contract for transport services described as an "Early morning bus journey contract between Stafford and Pets at Home warehouse". This project falls under the service industry category and pertains to the transport of personnel. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition, indicating a focus on expediency and possibly existing relationships. The contract was awarded to BP Brown travel Ltd T/A Select bus services, with the delivery targeted within the United Kingdom, specifically the region of UKG24. The contract was signed on 8 August 2025 and will remain active from 1 September 2025 to 28 July 2027, with a gross amount of £93,360.60.

This tender offers opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, as demonstrated by the award to BP Brown travel Ltd. Businesses with experience or interest in providing transport for early morning routes could find potential growth avenues by engaging with similar contracts in the public sector. The lack of competition in this procurement method may invite businesses that can establish reliable service partnerships or offer specialised solutions, effectively utilising the council's streamlined procurement approach in future opportunities.

## Notice

Early morning bus journey contract between Stafford and Pets at Home warehouse

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047211-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 28 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £93,360 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BP BROWN TRAVEL LTD T/A SELECT BUS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 10:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047211-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047211-2025
  8th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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