S30 -Mainstream-76 seats bus THE PRIORY BELVOIR ACADEMY

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by Leicestershire County Council, has progressed to the award stage for the contract titled "S30 - Mainstream - 76 seats bus THE PRIORY BELVOIR ACADEMY". This contract falls within the industry category of Non-scheduled passenger transport, further classified under special-purpose road passenger-transport services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. Located in England, United Kingdom, the procurement was conducted as an open procedure, inviting competition for service provision. Key dates included the award notice publication on 18th June 2026, with the contract set to commence on 7th September 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2029, highlighting a comprehensive contract period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing large-scale transportation solutions such as 76-seater buses. The contract has been awarded to G AND G TRAVEL (MELTON MOWBRAY) LTD, a large-scale supplier, indicating a competitive advantage for businesses of similar scale. Furthermore, the procurement's suitability parameters indicate openness to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as organisations with a social enterprise approach (VCSE), broadening the potential for diverse business engagement and growth in the transport service industry.

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Notice Title

S30 -Mainstream-76 seats bus THE PRIORY BELVOIR ACADEMY

Notice Description

S30 -Mainstream-76 seats bus THE PRIORY BELVOIR ACADEMY

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0d06860-2581-4423-b97d-1dd3e9722bb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15498f22-ed18-481a-aeee-298e7d59d005
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
£290 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

G AND G TRAVEL (MELTON MOWBRAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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