Tender

DPS for the Provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire (LBS1)

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire is being managed by the Leicestershire County Council. The procurement, titled "DPS for the Provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire (LBS1)," falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage and follows an open procedure. The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) was initiated in September 2024 and is now extended until 23 February 2029, with the submission deadline set for 22 February 2029. It includes electronic and written submission methods in English. The location for this service is within the UKF2 region, specifically at Leicester. Key dates to note include the start date of contract performance on 20 October 2026, leading up to the end of contract on 23 February 2029.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies engaged in transport services. Valued at £20 million, the contract duration allows for long-term planning and investment by successful bidders. Companies with experience in providing local bus services, particularly those equipped to manage operations within Leicestershire, will be well-suited to compete. The procurement's open procedure lowers entry barriers, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers and fostering competitive proposals. Potential bidders should have the capacity for electronic submission and ensure their bids remain valid for a 90-day period to align with the submission terms.

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Notice Title

DPS for the Provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire (LBS1)

Notice Description

DPS for the Provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire (LBS1) Establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire. This notice is to inform the market that the DPS, which was put in place in September 2024, has been extended to 23 February 2029.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire. This notice is to inform the market that the DPS, which was put in place in September 2024, has been extended to 23 February 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071676-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 23 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rosie O'Doherty
Contact Email
rosie.odoherty@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163051615

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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

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