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GB-Thorpe Hill: TPPL The David Ross Education Trust HCC Contract Hire Lot 5 - Contract Hire of an initial 13 x Minibus Lite (24862)

THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST

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08 Sep 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The David Ross Education Trust has reached the award stage for the contract titled "TPPL The David Ross Education Trust HCC Contract Hire Lot 5 - Contract Hire of an initial 13 x Minibus Lite (24862)". This contract falls under the industry category of "Minibuses" (CPV code 34114400) and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £634,927 and covers the hire of up to 17 Minibus Lite vehicles, with the contract period running from 22nd May 2025 to 22nd June 2025. The award was made active on 21st May 2025, and the contracting authority is based at Charnwood College in Loughborough. No specific procurement method details were provided for this tender.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle supply, particularly those specialising in fleet management or transportation services, as it involves the hire of minibuses for educational purposes. Although this contract was awarded to a large supplier, London Hire Limited, similar future procurement opportunities could be suitable for both established large enterprises and smaller, growing businesses looking to expand their operational scope in the minibus or transportation sector. While the tender specifically focused on the requirements of a large educational trust, any business capable of fulfilling such needs could benefit from engaging in similar tenders in this industry.

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Notice Title

GB-Thorpe Hill: TPPL The David Ross Education Trust HCC Contract Hire Lot 5 - Contract Hire of an initial 13 x Minibus Lite (24862)

Notice Description

Contract Hire of up to 17 x Minibus Lite

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b1d5996-c545-4802-afbb-135e90fa2923
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2de1f63-664a-4e63-9430-521ed9a96c50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£634,927 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£634,927 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2025 - 22 Jun 2025 1-6 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
THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THORPE HILL
Postcode
LE11 4SQ
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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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