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07 Jul 2026 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "S249 - Mainstream 15 Seat Minibus - The Market Bosworth School" has been completed by Leicestershire County Council, serving as the buying organisation. This contract falls under the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport, with additional classifications including special-purpose road passenger-transport services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender stage concluded on 3rd July 2026. The contract period is set from 24th August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with services to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. As of 7th July 2026, the award was made to VIKINGCOACHES.COM LTD, with a contract value of £33,120.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those that can provide bespoke transport solutions with driver hire. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract particularly accommodating, encouraging participation from a diverse range of suppliers. Specifically, companies with experience in delivering consistent and reliable transport services within the UK, especially those with a focus on the educational sector, will have the opportunity to expand their operations through this contract.

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Notice Title

S249 -Mainstream 15 Seat Minibus - The Market Bosworth School

Notice Description

S249 -Mainstream 15 Seat Minibus - The Market Bosworth School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e33ea687-a800-46f6-bb23-235b18ac747e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5da9169-44fd-4e16-bf1e-21647f4a3e32
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 30 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
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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

VIKINGCOACHES.COM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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