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title: "Harborough, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire Phase 3 LBS and DDRT Tender"
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# Harborough, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire Phase 3 LBS and DDRT Tender

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80646513-c6b7-482b-8f54-2b5c04781d5f

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Harborough, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire Phase 3 LBS and DDRT Tender" has reached the award stage. Managed by Leicestershire County Council, located at County Hall, Leicester, this contract involves the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, specifically aimed at public road transport services. It covers the regions of Market Harborough and Loughborough Town in England, with a contract period starting on 2nd June 2025 and ending on 1st June 2030. This procurement, with a total value of £5,303,500, was open to tender until 16th April 2025 and operates under a procurement method categorised as 'Other'. The procurement is primarily service-oriented and is deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses involved in the transport services industry, especially for those capable of providing public road transport and hire services with drivers. Companies that specialise in fleet management and transport logistics would find this project significant and rewarding. The involvement of large-scale suppliers such as Arriva Midlands Ltd, Centrebus, and LA Travel (Midlands) LTD suggests that businesses with established capabilities in managing substantial transport operations stand to gain much from engaging with this contract. With the backing of a reputable buying organisation like Leicestershire County Council, participants can enhance their market position and expand service offerings across critical regions in England.

## Notice

Provision of LBS in Market Harborough and Loughborough Town

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb66f32-0bcf-4c94-8de4-fe5164d26949 |
| 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 | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,303,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,303,500 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | ARRIVA MIDLANDS; CENTREBUS; LA TRAVEL (MIDLANDS |

## 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

- 13 Jun 2025 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb66f32-0bcf-4c94-8de4-fe5164d26949

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb66f32-0bcf-4c94-8de4-fe5164d26949
  13th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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