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Mainstream School Transport Season Tickets 2025/26

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2025 at 11:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Mainstream School Transport Season Tickets 2025/26" focusing on non-scheduled passenger transport services within the United Kingdom. The tender pertains to the services industry, specifically concerning home-to-school transport, with activities based in England. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with a total contract value of £1,343,761. The procurement method is classified as "Other," and the contract is set to commence on 26th August 2025, concluding on 26th August 2026. The procurement stage concluded with an award on 30th June 2025, following the tender period closure on 16th April 2025.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport services and those capable of providing season ticket solutions for school transport. The contract has been awarded to Roberts Coaches and Paul S Winson Coaches, both large-scale suppliers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for the tender, indicating potential future opportunities for diverse business types within this sector. Engaging in similar procurement processes can aid businesses in expanding their portfolio and gaining substantial projects in the public transport domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mainstream School Transport Season Tickets 2025/26

Notice Description

Purchase of season tickets for the provision of home to school transport.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6313e80-a05e-4a70-9b7b-9c8808ad1301
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90981133-2a21-4221-9812-3aa9084c8b23
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, 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
£1,343,761 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,343,761 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 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
2
Supplier Names

PAUL S WINSON COACHES

ROBERTS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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