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Harborough, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire Phase 3 LBS and DDRT Tender

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Jun 2025 at 15:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Harborough, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire Phase 3 LBS and DDRT Tender" has reached the award stage. Managed by Leicestershire County Council, located at County Hall, Leicester, this contract involves the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, specifically aimed at public road transport services. It covers the regions of Market Harborough and Loughborough Town in England, with a contract period starting on 2nd June 2025 and ending on 1st June 2030. This procurement, with a total value of £5,303,500, was open to tender until 16th April 2025 and operates under a procurement method categorised as 'Other'. The procurement is primarily service-oriented and is deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses involved in the transport services industry, especially for those capable of providing public road transport and hire services with drivers. Companies that specialise in fleet management and transport logistics would find this project significant and rewarding. The involvement of large-scale suppliers such as Arriva Midlands Ltd, Centrebus, and LA Travel (Midlands) LTD suggests that businesses with established capabilities in managing substantial transport operations stand to gain much from engaging with this contract. With the backing of a reputable buying organisation like Leicestershire County Council, participants can enhance their market position and expand service offerings across critical regions in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Harborough, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire Phase 3 LBS and DDRT Tender

Notice Description

Provision of LBS in Market Harborough and Loughborough Town

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80646513-c6b7-482b-8f54-2b5c04781d5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb66f32-0bcf-4c94-8de4-fe5164d26949
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
£5,303,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,303,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
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
3
Supplier Names

ARRIVA MIDLANDS

CENTREBUS

LA TRAVEL (MIDLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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