Award

BB4 S451 to John Ferneley Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jul 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "BB4 S451 to John Ferneley Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services" was conducted by Leicestershire County Council within the non-scheduled passenger transport sector. This tender, covering a service contract from 26 August 2025 to 23 July 2028, was concluded under an open procedure, indicating the use of a transparent and competitive process. The procurement was finalised at the awarding stage, with the award confirmed on 2 July 2025, and its notice published on 8 July 2025. The location for service delivery is England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport industry, particularly those offering large vehicle and special-purpose transport services. With a focus on non-scheduled transport, SMEs and VCSE organisations are notably encouraged to participate, broadening the scope for a diverse range of suppliers. Enterprises equipped to supply transport vehicles along with drivers could leverage this procurement to expand their operations within the English region, underscoring the potential for growth and increased market presence through collaboration with a government body like Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

BB4 S451 to John Ferneley Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

BB4 S451 to John Ferneley Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85af646c-625d-48c7-8d56-b911eb4e33e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/318eb2cb-6ae5-48b3-b1ce-52e06be26518
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
£320 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,440 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 23 Jul 2028 2-3 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
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

CENTRAL COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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