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S353 -Mainstream 12 Seater Minibus-Robert Smyth Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Aug 2025 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "S353 -Mainstream 12 Seater Minibus-Robert Smyth Academy," focused on non-scheduled passenger transport services. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The notice was awarded to Bains Travel Leicester on 11th August 2025, with a total contract value of £42,370. The contract period is set to commence on 27th August 2025 and will conclude on 10th July 2026. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, ensuring a competitive landscape for potential suppliers.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport and vehicle hire sectors, including SMEs and VCSEs, given its emphasis on special-purpose transport services. Companies specialising in the hiring of passenger transport vehicles with drivers will find this contract particularly beneficial for expansion. The open procurement method employed by Leicestershire County Council promotes fair competition, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector transport services market.

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Notice Title

S353 -Mainstream 12 Seater Minibus-Robert Smyth Academy

Notice Description

S353 -Mainstream 12 Seater Minibus-Robert Smyth Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0785be7c-8e95-49bb-8487-0e8f18419b78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54bc1d54-5bce-483e-9ec2-da9e4c238560
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£223 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,370 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAINS TRAVEL LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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