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title: "GB-Thorpe Hill: TPPL The David Ross Education Trust HCC Contract Hire Lot 5 - Contract Hire of an initial 13 x Minibus Lite (24862)"
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# GB-Thorpe Hill: TPPL The David Ross Education Trust HCC Contract Hire Lot 5 - Contract Hire of an initial 13 x Minibus Lite (24862)

Buyer: THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b1d5996-c545-4802-afbb-135e90fa2923

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by The David Ross Education Trust has reached the award stage for the contract titled "TPPL The David Ross Education Trust HCC Contract Hire Lot 5 - Contract Hire of an initial 13 x Minibus Lite (24862)". This contract falls under the industry category of "Minibuses" (CPV code 34114400) and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £634,927 and covers the hire of up to 17 Minibus Lite vehicles, with the contract period running from 22nd May 2025 to 22nd June 2025. The award was made active on 21st May 2025, and the contracting authority is based at Charnwood College in Loughborough. No specific procurement method details were provided for this tender.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle supply, particularly those specialising in fleet management or transportation services, as it involves the hire of minibuses for educational purposes. Although this contract was awarded to a large supplier, London Hire Limited, similar future procurement opportunities could be suitable for both established large enterprises and smaller, growing businesses looking to expand their operational scope in the minibus or transportation sector. While the tender specifically focused on the requirements of a large educational trust, any business capable of fulfilling such needs could benefit from engaging in similar tenders in this industry.

## Notice

Contract Hire of up to 17 x Minibus Lite

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2de1f63-664a-4e63-9430-521ed9a96c50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2025 - 22 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £634,927 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £634,927 |
| 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 | THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | THORPE HILL |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 4SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2de1f63-664a-4e63-9430-521ed9a96c50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2de1f63-664a-4e63-9430-521ed9a96c50
  8th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=978708277
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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