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Phase 3 Round 3

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Phase 3 Round 3" was conducted by Leicestershire County Council, focusing on the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, classified under CPV code 60172000. This contract falls within the services category, specifically in the public road transport services, and is located in England, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage with a contract value of £24,656.40 and was awarded to LA Travel (Midland) LTD, a large-scale company. The contract period commenced on 2nd June 2025 and is set to conclude on 13th July 2025. The procurement used an unconventional method and was suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 18th May 2025 with the award announced on 28th May 2025.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-positioned to benefit, although the winning bidder, in this case, was a large company. Businesses with capabilities in public road transport services and coach hiring will find such procurements advantageous as they facilitate entry and establish expertise within the industry. Engaging in such contracts enables businesses to enhance their portfolio through successful delivery of regional services, establishing them as reliable providers in partnership with local authorities like Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

Phase 3 Round 3

Notice Description

Provision of LBS Service 7 Temp

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e14d75d-3abb-42aa-92b4-02e64d57adcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5276333a-353c-4b85-aae1-61eb0dfc6a88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£24,656 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,656 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 12 Jul 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
1
Supplier Name

LA TRAVEL (MIDLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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