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S770-Mainstream -16 Seat Minibus-Kibworth Mead Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for non-scheduled passenger transport services, particularly focusing on the supply of a 16-seat minibus for Kibworth Mead Academy. The industry category comprises various specialised passenger transport services, including hire with a driver. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing a broad range of bidders to participate. The tender stage was completed, and the contract was awarded to WILSONS COACHES on 5 August 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 28 August 2025 and conclude on 10 July 2026, serving the region of England, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity provides significant prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Businesses engaged in providing transport services or specialising in passenger transport solutions would find this tender a fitting opportunity to expand their market presence and enhance their service offerings. The award to WILSONS COACHES, a large-scale supplier, illustrates the competitive landscape businesses could prepare for, showcasing the potential for growth and diversification in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

S770-Mainstream -16 Seat Minibus-Kibworth Mead Academy

Notice Description

S770-Mainstream -16 Seat Minibus-Kibworth Mead Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4551e1e8-d4c0-42fb-bb6e-7aa4e35942a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7ce319d-e78e-4d78-9e23-b247b10a330f
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
£198 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 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
Marye Cufflin
Contact Email
marye.cufflin@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

WILSONS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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