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title: "Mainstream Bus S113 Long Field Academy and John Ferneley College"
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# Mainstream Bus S113 Long Field Academy and John Ferneley College

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f5dc005-bbfc-41a3-a9f2-0a50dcb6f00d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Mainstream Bus S113 Long Field Academy and John Ferneley College" was conducted by Leicestershire County Council, located in Leicester, UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of "non-scheduled passenger transport" with additional classifications for "special-purpose road passenger-transport services." The procurement method applied was an open procedure, and the process concluded with the award stage. The contract was awarded on 8th August 2025, with a contract period starting on 26th August 2025 and ending on 9th July 2026. The tender included delivery within England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those offering specialised or contractual vehicle hire with drivers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with capabilities in this sector could find excellent prospects for expansion. Central Coaches Ltd, a large-scale company, was the successful supplier, reflecting the suitability of well-established businesses in the field. With a contract value of £56,050, stakeholders in the passenger transport industry can benefit from exploring similar opportunities within the public procurement system.

## Notice

Mainstream Bus S113 Long Field Academy and John Ferneley College

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/651e7f70-487e-46cf-9700-d8127d20087e |
| 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 | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 9 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £295 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,050 |
| 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 | CENTRAL 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

- 19 Aug 2025 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/651e7f70-487e-46cf-9700-d8127d20087e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/651e7f70-487e-46cf-9700-d8127d20087e
  19th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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