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S272 BB4 Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the contract titled "S272 BB4 Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services," under the service category of non-scheduled passenger transport. The contract was executed in the United Kingdom, specifically in England, using an open procedure. The procurement aimed to secure special-purpose road passenger-transport services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The tender period concluded on 27th June 2025, with the contract scheduled to commence on 26th August 2025 and continue until 15th July 2028. This procurement was particularly catered to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a comprehensive scope for such entities to engage in public sector contracts.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in transport services, including those providing non-scheduled passenger transport and hire services with drivers. Companies with capabilities in handling large vehicle operations would find this contract aligns with their service offerings, especially given the contract period's extensive timeline. The award to G AND G TRAVEL (MELTON MOWBRAY) LTD, a large-scale supplier, illustrates the potential for businesses to scale operations and establish robust partnerships with public authorities like Leicestershire County Council. Moreover, SMEs and VCSEs can leverage such tenders to enhance their portfolio and gain access to steady revenue streams through sustained government contracts.

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Notice Title

S272 BB4 Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

S272 BB4 Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1cdbbad-5122-42d1-9026-ad2b042e192f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85f1b694-777f-47d9-9b85-f75b90ceb448
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
£185 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,520 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 15 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

G AND G TRAVEL (MELTON MOWBRAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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