Planning

Provision of Small Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (SV6)

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

06 May 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Small Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (SV6)" is being planned by Leicestershire County Council, a sub-central public authority in the UK. This process involves services within the transport industry category, specifically focusing on small vehicle passenger transport for mainstream and SEND home-to-school initiatives, excluding local bus services. The procurement is set in Leicester and uses a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates to note include a future notice expected on 1st December 2027, with the contract period planned to run from 1st June 2028 to 30th May 2030, with potential extensions up to 2036.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in transport services, particularly those experienced in passenger transport in vehicles up to 8 seats. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate due to the suitability considerations in the tender structure. Engaging in this procurement process could offer substantial growth potential and partnership opportunities within public sector transport services, catering especially to social care and demand-responsive transport needs.

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Notice Title

Provision of Small Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (SV6)

Notice Description

Provision of small vehicle passenger transport services (in vehicles up to 8 seats). The requirement will cover the provision of mainstream and SEND home-to-school transport plus any other type of transport identified as being required, including social care, short notice social care and demand responsive transport services (excluding Local Bus Services).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019202-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2028 - 30 May 2030 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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