Mainstream Bus S31 The Priory Belvoir Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has conducted an open procedure for the procurement of non-scheduled passenger transport services, specifically Mainstream Bus S31 for The Priory Belvoir Academy. This procurement falls under the services category within the industry and is based in England, United Kingdom. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract award dated 12th June 2026. The contract period is set from 7th September 2026 to 31st July 2029. The total value of the contract is £168,150, with Sharpes of Nottingham selected as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs capable of providing special-purpose road passenger-transport services. Businesses that specialise in the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. The open procurement method ensures transparency and equal competition, thereby presenting an advantageous opportunity for qualified transport service providers to secure long-term contracts with a public sector authority.

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Notice Title

Mainstream Bus S31 The Priory Belvoir Academy

Notice Description

Mainstream Bus S31 The Priory Belvoir Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d94c2317-53eb-4f12-a8da-a641c13b144e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc7b4d5-291d-46cb-b251-fee7af8b9ca6
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
£295 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,150 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

SHARPES OF NOTTINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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