Award

S520 BB4 to John Ferneley Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Jul 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has concluded the procurement for the "S520 BB4 to John Ferneley Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services," within the non-scheduled passenger transport industry sector. The procurement process utilised an open procedure and was specifically focused on providing large vehicle passenger transport services. The location for the service is England, United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 26th August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The award was made on 4th July 2025 to Rana Travels.

This procurement offers growth opportunities mainly for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those equipped with large vehicles for hire along with drivers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract suitable given the focus on service provision. Companies with capabilities to manage and operate special-purpose road passenger transport services are well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The substantial contract value of £77,045 over the contract period provides a robust opportunity for financial expansion and market presence augmentation.

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Notice Title

S520 BB4 to John Ferneley Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

S520 BB4 to John Ferneley Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8efab05-7416-4047-a75f-b41a0b362517
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba3f23b-9b6d-4a9c-a958-efb74b5ef6ed
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
£405 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,045 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
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

RANA TRAVELS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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