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Provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire (LBS1)

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2025 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has successfully completed a public procurement process for the provision of local bus services in the Charnwood and Harborough areas of Leicestershire, England. The tender, titled "Provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire (LBS1)", falls under the industry category of hire of buses and coaches with driver, and public road transport services. The procurement process reached the award stage with the contract period commencing on 17th March 2025 and ending on 16th March 2030. The total value of the contract is GBP 5,100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of bus and coach hire services, particularly those that can provide public road transport services. Companies, especially SMEs, with the capacity to operate in the United Kingdom and offer services in the specified regions would find this contract advantageous for business growth. The procurement method used in this tender process allows for competitive participation, potentially benefiting businesses looking to expand their operations in the local transport sector. The designated supplier for this contract is CENTREBUS LTD, a large-scale enterprise with extensive experience in this field.

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Notice Title

Provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire (LBS1)

Notice Description

Open public Bus Service Routes and DDRT in Charnwood and Harborough Area

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d45f6ce-3af3-4615-ad0d-51da43de0bf5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2559c3b6-3c9f-4b7e-a5a6-5f1c786d8f42
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
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
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

CENTREBUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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