Award

Loughborough Town Phase 3 LBS Tender Round 4 (Route 3/13 & 5A)

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Jun 2025 at 15:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has successfully concluded a procurement process titled "Loughborough Town Phase 3 LBS Tender Round 4 (Route 3/13 & 5A)", focused on the hire of buses and coaches with a driver, falling under the public road transport services industry category. This process, designated as complete, moved through the award stage with a contract issued to Vectare Limited, starting on 2nd June 2025 and ending on 12th July 2025. The total contract value is £31,968. The procurement covers services in England, United Kingdom, and the tender was optimised for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), using an unspecified procurement method classified as "Other".

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing hire services for buses and coaches with drivers, especially those with capabilities in public road transport services. SMEs in this sector stand to benefit significantly given the procurement's suitability focus, enabling them to compete alongside larger entities. Companies with experience in delivering similar transport services and maintaining strong operational bases in England would be particularly well-suited to leverage such contracts to enhance their business growth and market presence. Engaging with Leicestershire County Council and similar entities can also pave the way for sustained future collaboration in public transport service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Loughborough Town Phase 3 LBS Tender Round 4 (Route 3/13 & 5A)

Notice Description

Loughborough Town Phase 3 LBS Tender Round 4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-605d323b-19c7-4ac1-9c14-2f98057bb308
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d99d98e0-1ab6-4a68-b6d1-283f3499e537
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
£31,968 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,968 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

VECTARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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