S382- 12 Seater Minibus - Catmose College

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, based in Leicester, has finalised a procurement process for the supply of a 12-seater minibus for Catmose College. Falling under the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport, this contract involves special-purpose road passenger-transport services and hiring of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The opportunity was presented as an open procedure with an award stage concluded on 12th June 2026. The contracted period is set from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2027, and delivery will be in England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, specifically those capable of supplying vehicles with drivers. The contract, valued at £38,000, is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract was awarded to N & P Travel, a large-scale supplier, indicating room for competition for businesses able to fulfil similar service requirements in future opportunities. Business growth can be attained by aligning service capabilities to match the demand for specialised transport solutions within educational settings and similar sectors.

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Notice Title

S382- 12 Seater Minibus - Catmose College

Notice Description

S382 - 12 Seater Minibus - Catmose College

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b072ba62-4e7e-46c1-abde-220533928854
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a61b78b3-5c34-4587-b9d3-3e311eed7600
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
£200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 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

N & P TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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