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title: "S383-Bus 30 seats -Catmose College"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-189b4ce0-928a-4975-8667-17d8036f5213"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# S383-Bus 30 seats -Catmose College

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-189b4ce0-928a-4975-8667-17d8036f5213

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the service titled "S383-Bus 30 seats - Catmose College" under the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport. This contract pertains to special-purpose road passenger-transport services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, involving a tender initiation type. The primary role of the supplier, Nesbit Bros Limited, began on 3rd September 2026 and continues until 30th July 2027. Activities are centred in England, United Kingdom, with the award date being 12th June 2026, following the tender period closure on the 8th June 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSE organisations owing to its scale. The requirement for 30-seat buses for a school service indicates a recurring, service-oriented contract, which is ideal for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Businesses equipped to provide reliable and efficient transport solutions with existing capabilities in the UK would be well-suited to partake in similar opportunities. The involvement of larger enterprises such as Nesbit Bros Limited demonstrates the potential for established and expanding players in the sector to secure consistent business from such contracts.

## Notice

S383 - Bus 30 seats - Catmose College

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8859ef65-5b46-4ff9-af42-48654c803175 |
| 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 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,500 |
| 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 | NESBIT BROS |

## 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 Jun 2026 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8859ef65-5b46-4ff9-af42-48654c803175

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8859ef65-5b46-4ff9-af42-48654c803175
  12th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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