Award

Mainstream Bus S113 Long Field Academy and John Ferneley College

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Aug 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Mainstream Bus S113 Long Field Academy and John Ferneley College" was conducted by Leicestershire County Council, located in Leicester, UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of "non-scheduled passenger transport" with additional classifications for "special-purpose road passenger-transport services." The procurement method applied was an open procedure, and the process concluded with the award stage. The contract was awarded on 8th August 2025, with a contract period starting on 26th August 2025 and ending on 9th July 2026. The tender included delivery within England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those offering specialised or contractual vehicle hire with drivers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with capabilities in this sector could find excellent prospects for expansion. Central Coaches Ltd, a large-scale company, was the successful supplier, reflecting the suitability of well-established businesses in the field. With a contract value of £56,050, stakeholders in the passenger transport industry can benefit from exploring similar opportunities within the public procurement system.

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Notice Title

Mainstream Bus S113 Long Field Academy and John Ferneley College

Notice Description

Mainstream Bus S113 Long Field Academy and John Ferneley College

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f5dc005-bbfc-41a3-a9f2-0a50dcb6f00d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/651e7f70-487e-46cf-9700-d8127d20087e
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
£295 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 9 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
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

CENTRAL COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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