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title: "S353 -Mainstream 12 Seater Minibus-Robert Smyth Academy"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-12"
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# S353 -Mainstream 12 Seater Minibus-Robert Smyth Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0785be7c-8e95-49bb-8487-0e8f18419b78

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "S353 -Mainstream 12 Seater Minibus-Robert Smyth Academy," focused on non-scheduled passenger transport services. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The notice was awarded to Bains Travel Leicester on 11th August 2025, with a total contract value of £42,370. The contract period is set to commence on 27th August 2025 and will conclude on 10th July 2026. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, ensuring a competitive landscape for potential suppliers.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport and vehicle hire sectors, including SMEs and VCSEs, given its emphasis on special-purpose transport services. Companies specialising in the hiring of passenger transport vehicles with drivers will find this contract particularly beneficial for expansion. The open procurement method employed by Leicestershire County Council promotes fair competition, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector transport services market.

## Notice

S353 -Mainstream 12 Seater Minibus-Robert Smyth Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54bc1d54-5bce-483e-9ec2-da9e4c238560 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £223 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,370 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAINS TRAVEL LEICESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 08:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54bc1d54-5bce-483e-9ec2-da9e4c238560

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54bc1d54-5bce-483e-9ec2-da9e4c238560
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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