Award

Mainstream Bus S382 Catmose College

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Feb 2026 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the service titled "Mainstream Bus S382 Catmose College" was managed by Leicestershire County Council, based in Leicester, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport services, with additional classifications related to special-purpose road passenger transport services and hire of vehicles with drivers. The location for this project is England, and the procurement reached the award stage with the notice published on 4th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 9th February 2026 and conclude on 10th July 2026, with the process conducted via an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the transport service sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport and vehicle hire services. Firms that are SMEs or VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate in such tenders due to their suitability. The procurement award, valued at £24,056.64, was granted to Rana Travels, a large-scale supplier. Companies interested in similar contracts can anticipate potential business growth by offering competitive and high-quality transport solutions in the public sector. The open procurement method provides an accessible entry point for eligible businesses aiming to expand their public procurement portfolio.

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Notice Title

Mainstream Bus S382 Catmose College

Notice Description

Mainstream Bus S382 Catmose College

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30091656-7b1f-4ecd-8519-d688f4c0cdae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd3e70a-b6ac-489d-94be-4570eb8e88cb
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
£24,056 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 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
Dermot Guiney
Contact Email
dermot.guiney@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

RANA TRAVELS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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