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12 Jun 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the service titled "S383-Bus 30 seats - Catmose College" under the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport. This contract pertains to special-purpose road passenger-transport services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, involving a tender initiation type. The primary role of the supplier, Nesbit Bros Limited, began on 3rd September 2026 and continues until 30th July 2027. Activities are centred in England, United Kingdom, with the award date being 12th June 2026, following the tender period closure on the 8th June 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSE organisations owing to its scale. The requirement for 30-seat buses for a school service indicates a recurring, service-oriented contract, which is ideal for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Businesses equipped to provide reliable and efficient transport solutions with existing capabilities in the UK would be well-suited to partake in similar opportunities. The involvement of larger enterprises such as Nesbit Bros Limited demonstrates the potential for established and expanding players in the sector to secure consistent business from such contracts.

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Notice Title

S383-Bus 30 seats -Catmose College

Notice Description

S383 - Bus 30 seats - Catmose College

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-189b4ce0-928a-4975-8667-17d8036f5213
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8859ef65-5b46-4ff9-af42-48654c803175
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
£250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 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

NESBIT BROS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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