S44-Mainstream -74 Seat Bus to HUMPHREY PERKINS SCHOOL

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of a 74-seat bus service to Humphrey Perkins School, classified under non-scheduled passenger transport services (CPV: 60140000). This open procedure, concluded with an award, involves the hiring of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. Estimated at GBP 50,880, the contract period starts on 24th August 2026 and concludes on 31st July 2029, covering the England region within the United Kingdom. The award was made to Elliott's Coaches on 3rd June 2026, further providing opportunities for businesses engaged in special-purpose road passenger-transport services (CPV: 60130000) and those offering similar transport services.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for companies in the transport services industry to expand their business by aligning with governmental services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria involved. The procurement process adopted was an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to tender their services. Engaging in contracts like these can foster partnerships with governmental bodies, providing stable and recurring revenue streams while enhancing a company’s portfolio in public service delivery.

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Notice Title

S44-Mainstream -74 Seat Bus to HUMPHREY PERKINS SCHOOL

Notice Description

S44-Mainstream -74 Seat Bus to HUMPHREY PERKINS SCHOOL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a20cc69-ed79-449e-9c6d-2568529c859b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/618bce15-fb3b-4ec2-adff-2dc3db530426
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
£265 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

ELLIOTT'S COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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