Award

Phase 4 Round 1 - LC6 tender Coalville - Hinckley

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Aug 2025 at 11:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Phase 4 Round 1 - LC6 tender Coalville - Hinckley", concerning the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. The contract relates to a one-year trial of the LC6 bus service between Coalville and Hinckley. Classified under public road transport services, the total contract value is £463,636, and the project is scheduled to run from 26th August 2025 to 26th August 2026 in England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a method denoted as "Other". The award stage was reached with the announcement published on 28th August 2025, and the award made to Centrebus on 3rd July 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for growth within the transport services sector, especially for businesses involved in public road transport. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable to participate in the tender. Those with expertise in the provision and management of bus services, particularly in the hire of vehicles with drivers, could find similar tenders beneficial. Given the service nature of this tender, companies with a focus on transportation logistics in regional settings are well-placed to leverage this opportunity and similar future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phase 4 Round 1 - LC6 tender Coalville - Hinckley

Notice Description

One year trial of the LC6 bus service, Coalville - Hinckley

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-caa1e3b0-4868-475e-85d7-830961c7df65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09b3436b-2354-428f-9df5-1623bf6126fe
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
£463,636 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£463,636 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2026 1-2 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

CENTREBUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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