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S521 -Mainstream 24 Seater Bus -Redmile Primary School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Jul 2026 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Mainstream 24 Seater Bus service for Redmile Primary School. The procurement relates to non-scheduled passenger transport services in England and falls under the industry category of special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The process followed an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 20th July 2026 to NESBIT BROS LIMITED. The contract period is from 24th August 2026 to 31st July 2029, reflecting a substantial commitment to the service for an extended duration.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those offering hire services with drivers. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this procurement, implying opportunities for smaller and socially-oriented enterprises to engage. The open procurement method ensures a competitive bidding environment, advantageous for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public transport sector in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S521 -Mainstream 24 Seater Bus -Redmile Primary School

Notice Description

S521 -Mainstream 24 Seater Bus -Redmile Primary School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6c6dde6-0da1-46fb-ad09-b9d29b8af169
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2956056d-de61-4de4-b947-cd3904a82997
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£219 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,048 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 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
1
Supplier Name

NESBIT BROS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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