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title: "S521 -Mainstream 24 Seater Bus -Redmile Primary School"
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# S521 -Mainstream 24 Seater Bus -Redmile Primary School

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6c6dde6-0da1-46fb-ad09-b9d29b8af169

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Mainstream 24 Seater Bus service for Redmile Primary School. The procurement relates to non-scheduled passenger transport services in England and falls under the industry category of special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The process followed an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 20th July 2026 to NESBIT BROS LIMITED. The contract period is from 24th August 2026 to 31st July 2029, reflecting a substantial commitment to the service for an extended duration.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those offering hire services with drivers. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this procurement, implying opportunities for smaller and socially-oriented enterprises to engage. The open procurement method ensures a competitive bidding environment, advantageous for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public transport sector in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

S521 -Mainstream 24 Seater Bus -Redmile Primary School

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2956056d-de61-4de4-b947-cd3904a82997 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £219 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,048 |
| 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 | NESBIT BROS |

## 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

- 20 Jul 2026 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2956056d-de61-4de4-b947-cd3904a82997

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2956056d-de61-4de4-b947-cd3904a82997
  20th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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