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title: "Phase 3 Round 3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-04"
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# Phase 3 Round 3

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e14d75d-3abb-42aa-92b4-02e64d57adcc

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Phase 3 Round 3" was conducted by Leicestershire County Council, focusing on the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, classified under CPV code 60172000. This contract falls within the services category, specifically in the public road transport services, and is located in England, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage with a contract value of £24,656.40 and was awarded to LA Travel (Midland) LTD, a large-scale company. The contract period commenced on 2nd June 2025 and is set to conclude on 13th July 2025. The procurement used an unconventional method and was suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 18th May 2025 with the award announced on 28th May 2025.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-positioned to benefit, although the winning bidder, in this case, was a large company. Businesses with capabilities in public road transport services and coach hiring will find such procurements advantageous as they facilitate entry and establish expertise within the industry. Engaging in such contracts enables businesses to enhance their portfolio through successful delivery of regional services, establishing them as reliable providers in partnership with local authorities like Leicestershire County Council.

## Notice

Provision of LBS Service 7 Temp

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5276333a-353c-4b85-aae1-61eb0dfc6a88 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 12 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,656 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,656 |
| 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 | LA TRAVEL (MIDLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5276333a-353c-4b85-aae1-61eb0dfc6a88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5276333a-353c-4b85-aae1-61eb0dfc6a88
  4th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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