Award

Mainstream Bus S383 Catmose College

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Mainstream Bus S383 Catmose College" service, under the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport. The contract involves providing a 30-seater bus service from several locations in England to Catmose College. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 29th January 2026. The contract period is set from 9th February 2026 to 10th July 2026. The award was published on 5th February 2026, with Raicha's Travel being the successful supplier.

This tender opens up opportunities for transport services willing to provide special-purpose road passenger services. Businesses that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or those particularly invested in road transport services with fleet flexibility could find potential growth here. With a contract value of £2,468.2, there is a strategic opportunity for businesses that can efficiently manage and hire passenger transport vehicles with drivers, focusing on fulfilling educational institution transport services.

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Notice Title

Mainstream Bus S383 Catmose College

Notice Description

Bus 30 seater from Pickwell, Somerby, Knossington and Cold Overton to Catmose College.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-866340df-a8c1-49ce-b97f-863c7e396afe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86028edc-9ccd-418d-a70d-f1862c76879d
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
£287 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,468 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 1-6 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
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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

RAICHA'S TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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