Tender

Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (BB4) DPS

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leicestershire County Council is currently in the Tender stage, with the aim to extend its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (BB4). This is an active tender focused on public road transport services, under the industry category of services, with a specific emphasis on accommodating 9+ passenger seats for Mainstream, Special Education Needs, and Social Care transport. The DPS has been extended and is set to continue until 23 February 2029. Businesses interested in participating in this open procedure can submit their bids electronically by 20 February 2029, through the East Midlands tenders portal. The contract holds a value of £40,000,000 and is centred around the UKF2 region, with the provision for individual call-off contracts to extend beyond the DPS if needed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in large vehicle passenger transport services, particularly those with expertise in accommodating special transport needs. With a considerable budget allocation and a potential contract duration until 2029, this initiative allows businesses to establish a long-term procurement relationship with a regional authority. Ideal candidates would be firms that can demonstrate excellence in providing safe, reliable, and varied passenger transport solutions, benefiting from the sustainable growth potential associated with consistent service demands from public sector contracts. This procurement could particularly suit established transport companies seeking to leverage their existing capabilities and expand their market reach within the UK Midlands.

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Notice Title

Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (BB4) DPS

Notice Description

Dynamic Purchasing System for Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (BB4) covering Mainstream, Special Education Needs and Social Care transport (excluding Local Bus Services). 9+ Passenger Seats. This contract notice is only to advise the market that the DPS has been extended to 23 February 2029.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dynamic Purchasing System for Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (BB4) covering Mainstream, Special Education Needs and Social Care transport (excluding Local Bus Services). 9+ Passenger Seats. This contract notice is only to advise the market that the DPS has been extended to 23 February 2029.

Options: Individual call off contracts may be extended beyond the end of the DPS if service user medical or safeguarding needs require this.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e410
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075097-2025
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

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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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