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title: "S74 Mainstream Bus Countesthorpe Academy"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# S74 Mainstream Bus Countesthorpe Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37c2b621-19bd-4143-bf5a-72dad35c6341

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has concluded an open procurement process titled "S74 Mainstream Bus Countesthorpe Academy" within the non-scheduled passenger transport industry category. The contract encompasses the provision of mainstream bus services to Countesthorpe Academy, with a focus on special-purpose road passenger-transport services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. This procurement process is in the award stage, having commenced on 27th August 2024 and concluding on 11th July 2025, with a tender value of £71,060. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 29th July 2024 and the award date on 20th August 2024. The project will be delivered in England, United Kingdom, and has inclusive opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, especially those specialising in non-scheduled and special-purpose road passenger-transport services. SMEs and VCSEs stand to benefit substantially from this contract, given the procurement's suitability for these types of organisations. Companies equipped with the necessary fleet and drivers, and interested in expanding their service portfolio to include school transport contracts, will find this award particularly beneficial. A & S Coaches, a large enterprise, has successfully been awarded this contract, demonstrating the potential for growth and collaboration within this sector.

## Notice

S74 Mainstream Bus Countesthorpe Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841123c6-89ff-4874-a51e-0e03b8893940 |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 11 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £374 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,060 |
| 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 | A & S COACHES |

## 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

- 22 Oct 2024 at 07:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841123c6-89ff-4874-a51e-0e03b8893940

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841123c6-89ff-4874-a51e-0e03b8893940
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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