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title: "Mainstream Bus S383 Catmose College"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# Mainstream Bus S383 Catmose College

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-866340df-a8c1-49ce-b97f-863c7e396afe

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Mainstream Bus S383 Catmose College" service, under the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport. The contract involves providing a 30-seater bus service from several locations in England to Catmose College. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 29th January 2026. The contract period is set from 9th February 2026 to 10th July 2026. The award was published on 5th February 2026, with Raicha's Travel being the successful supplier.

This tender opens up opportunities for transport services willing to provide special-purpose road passenger services. Businesses that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or those particularly invested in road transport services with fleet flexibility could find potential growth here. With a contract value of £2,468.2, there is a strategic opportunity for businesses that can efficiently manage and hire passenger transport vehicles with drivers, focusing on fulfilling educational institution transport services.

## Notice

Bus 30 seater from Pickwell, Somerby, Knossington and Cold Overton to Catmose College.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86028edc-9ccd-418d-a70d-f1862c76879d |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £287 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,468 |
| 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 | RAICHA'S TRAVEL |

## 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

- 5 Feb 2026 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86028edc-9ccd-418d-a70d-f1862c76879d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86028edc-9ccd-418d-a70d-f1862c76879d
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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