Award

Harborough Phase 3 LBS Tender Round 2

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council recently awarded a contract for the "Harborough Phase 3 LBS Tender Round 2", which entails open public bus services in the Harborough area. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Hire of buses and coaches with driver" and "Public road transport services" as per the CPV classification system. The contract, valued at £44,233, is set for a period running from 2nd June 2025 to 30th May 2026. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being awarded to Mark Bland Private Ltd, a large-scale supplier. The procurement method was classified as "Other -", and the tender period concluded on 24th April 2025. The bus services will operate within England, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those experienced in providing bus and coach hire with drivers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract particularly appealing due to its suitability for such companies, as defined by the tender's suitability requirements. Engaging in this tender can foster business growth through a stable government contract over a year-long period, offering a steady stream of revenue and the potential for future collaborations with public sector entities like Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

Harborough Phase 3 LBS Tender Round 2

Notice Description

Open public Bus Services in Harborough area

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c406da46-6101-4832-9f87-1a73e14d6720
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8e77a7-107b-47fc-8626-ae7ef05446b0
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
£44,233 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,233 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 30 May 2026 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

MARK BLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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