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SMB COACH ROUTES

The SMB Group

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Apr 2025 at 09:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Apr 2025 at 14:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The SMB Group has launched a procurement process to secure daily student transport services for the academic year 2025-2026, spanning approximately 176 days. This process, currently in the Tender stage, seeks transport services excluding waste transport across various regions of the United Kingdom such as UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Key routes involve coach services starting from locations including Market Harborough, Lutterworth, Church Gresley, Hinckley, Loughborough, and Ashby/Stephenson. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, focuses on cost, quality of performance, and social value. The tender period ends on 28 April 2025, with enquiries concluding by 28 April 2025 at 12:00 PM and awards expected by 19 May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those experienced in providing coach services for academic institutions. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to handle daily transport routes and potential additional transport requirements for specific student trips. The procurement process aims to ensure fair competition and transparency, offering a chance for qualified companies to secure a substantial contract. The total estimated value is £735,081.60 gross, making this an attractive opportunity for SMEs and transport service providers looking to expand their market presence within the educational transport industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SMB COACH ROUTES

Notice Description

Daily Student Transport for the academic year 2025-26 approx 176 days. As per Route Timetable.

Lot Information

Coach Route SMB004

Daily Student Transport Route starting point Market Harborough.

Options: Any Service provider allocated to the routes may be requested to quote for any additional transport requirements covering specific student trips.

SMB Coach Route SMB005

Daily student transport route SMB005 starting point Lutterworth

Options: Any Service provider allocated to the routes may be requested to quote for any additional transport requirements covering specific student trips.

SMB Coach Route SMB007

Daily student transport SMB007 starting point Church Gresley

Options: Any Service provider allocated to the routes may be requested to quote for any additional transport requirements covering specific student trips.

Coach Route SMB008

Daily student transport SMB008 starting point Hinckley

Options: Any Service provider allocated to the routes may be requested to quote for any additional transport requirements covering specific student trips.

Coach Route SMB009

Daily student transport SMB009 starting point Loughborough

Options: Any Service provider allocated to the routes may be requested to quote for any additional transport requirements covering specific student trips.

Coach Route SMB010

Daily student transport SMB010 Ashby/Stephenson

Options: Any Service provider allocated to the routes may be requested to quote for any additional transport requirements covering specific student trips.

Planning Information

Telephone communication followed by email to coach companies previously engaged by Leicestershire county council. 11.04.25 All routes are provided with transparency with a view for equal opportunity for all. Timetables will be made available within the ITT. The SMB Group have selected a short term contract to align with The SMB Groups potential changes in entity. Note: requirements are also subject to change based on student number enrolment, which will be made transparent within the tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050295
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015739-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£612,568 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£612,568 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
2026-05-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The SMB Group
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COALVILLE
Postcode
LE67 3TN
Postcode Area
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North West Leicestershire
Electoral Ward
Thornborough
Westminster Constituency
North West Leicestershire

Further Information

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