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Provision of Festive Services 2025

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Nov 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has awarded contracts for the "Provision of Festive Services 2025" under an open procurement method. The procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, supporting public road transport services. The contracts, awarded to LA Travel (Midland) LTD and Roberts Coaches, commenced on 30th November 2025 and will conclude on 31st December 2025, covering regions in England. The tender concluded its open procedure with a deadline for submissions on 27th October 2025, and the award status was recorded as complete on 5th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in festive travel services. Large-scale transport operators that can offer services such as hired buses and coaches with drivers are ideal candidates for such opportunities. Companies like LA Travel (Midland) LTD and Roberts Coaches, which have successfully secured these contracts, demonstrate the potential for expanding service offerings within festive transport, offering growth in a niche market during the holiday period.

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Notice Title

Provision of Festive Services 2025

Notice Description

Contracts awarded to Roberts Coaches and LA Travel(Midland) LTD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27aa7401-e44e-44de-8c96-0c5f1691e558
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/551f7f87-dce5-4d15-a289-c330912fabfd
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,956 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,956 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Suleman Patel
Contact Email
suleman.patel@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162323232

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
2
Supplier Names

LA TRAVEL(MIDLAND

ROBERTS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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