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CA15709 - SMB COACH ROUTES

SMB GROUP

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AwardUpdate

06 Jun 2025 at 13:09

Tender

16 Apr 2025 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The SMB Group initiated a public procurement process titled "CA15709 - SMB Coach Routes" aimed at providing daily student transport services. The contract encompasses several lots, including SMB Coach Routes SMB004 to SMB010. The procurement belongs to the services category under CPV code 60000000, focused on transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with tender submissions closing on 12th May 2025. This award phase has been completed, with the contract start date set for 2nd September 2025 and expected to end on 31st July 2026. The buying organisation, SMB Group, is located in Coalville, England, with Alison Palmer as the primary point of contact.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses operating in the transport sector, especially those capable of providing reliable student transportation services. The open procurement process provides a competitive environment, ideal for SMEs seeking to expand their market presence. With a contract value of £62,832 and opportunities across multiple geographical locations including the UK and broader overseas territories, businesses specialising in logistical operations could benefit significantly. Companies such as G AND G Travel (Melton Mowbray) Ltd, Elliotts Coaches Limited, Vikingcoaches.com Ltd, and G.H. Watts Coaches Limited have already been successful in securing the contract, illustrating the potential for well-positioned transport providers to thrive in this sector.

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Notice Title

CA15709 - SMB COACH ROUTES

Notice Description

Daily Student Transport Includes Lots: Lot 1: SMB Coach Routes SMB004 Lot 2: SMB Coach Route SMB005 Lot 3: SMB Coach Routes SMB007 Lot 4: SMB Coach Route SMB008 Lot 5: SMB Coach Route SMB009 Lot 6: SMB Coach Route - SMB010 To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15709. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15709 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d575eccb-9ac5-4665-b475-6b8099a197df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c02ba9a-01d7-4856-933a-95b91959ee8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,832 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 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
SMB GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COALVILLE
Postcode
LE67 3TN
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
Not specified

Local Authority
North West Leicestershire
Electoral Ward
Thornborough
Westminster Constituency
North West Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ELLIOTTS COACHES

G AND G TRAVEL (MELTON MOWBRAY

G.H. WATTS COACHES

VIKINGCOACHES.COM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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