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title: "S548 Mainstream Bus Countesthorpe Academy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-089b3d9a-80c3-4beb-8fde-4014d18ebef5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-01"
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# S548 Mainstream Bus Countesthorpe Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-089b3d9a-80c3-4beb-8fde-4014d18ebef5

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## Summary

In a recently completed procurement process, Leicestershire County Council, located in Leicester, awarded a contract to Airbus Express for the provision of non-scheduled passenger transport services. The procurement, titled "S548 Mainstream Bus Countesthorpe Academy", falls under the industry category of special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The open procedure was completed with the tender period ending on 29th July 2024, followed by the award announcement on 1st August 2024. The contract period is scheduled from 27th August 2024 to 11th July 2025, covering services in the region of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those that can provide vehicles for hire with a driver. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could especially benefit from such contracts. The awarded contract, valued at £44,650, highlights the potential for substantial business growth in servicing educational institutions and similar entities requiring customised transport solutions.

## Notice

S548 Mainstream Bus Countesthorpe Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42a42cc7-5262-46b5-85f6-63bb8049e844 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 11 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £235 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,650 |
| 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 | AIRBUS EXPRESS |

## 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

- 1 Aug 2024 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42a42cc7-5262-46b5-85f6-63bb8049e844

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42a42cc7-5262-46b5-85f6-63bb8049e844
  1st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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