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title: "Local Bus Tender - Farndon Fields"
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# Local Bus Tender - Farndon Fields

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11e61d43-5fc1-4011-b66d-27a22f0824a3

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has initiated a public procurement process for a service titled "Local Bus Tender - Farndon Fields." This contract involves providing a bus service with a frequency of every 30 minutes from Monday to Saturday and every 60 minutes on Sundays, running between Farndon Fields, Market Harborough, and Market Harborough Town Centre. The procurement is classified under the transport services industry and will be conducted through an open procedure. The tender period ends on 20 February 2017, with the contract anticipated to start on 2 May 2017 and lasting for a minimum of three years, potentially extendable for four more years depending on funding availability. The total value of the contract is set at £450,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Businesses equipped to provide bus transportation solutions, particularly those with experience in operating under similar frequency schedules, will find this tender suitable for competition. The active involvement of Leicestershire County Council as the contracting authority adds a reputable angle to this contract, ensuring that successful providers can establish a collaborative relationship with a key public sector entity in the East Midlands.

## Notice

To provide a Monday to Saturday bus service (30 minute frequency) and a Sunday bus service (60 minute frequency) operating between Farndon Fields, Market Harborough and Market Harborough Town Centre for an anticipated minimum period of 3 years (with the potential to extend the contract for a further four years dependent on residual funding), on behalf of Leicestershire County Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ccad27a-bc38-4bf8-9fde-6a449befff58 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2017 - 1 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2017 at 17:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ccad27a-bc38-4bf8-9fde-6a449befff58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ccad27a-bc38-4bf8-9fde-6a449befff58
  19th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org
  Tender Documentation

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