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title: "Harborough Phase 3 LBS Tender Round 2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-04"
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# Harborough Phase 3 LBS Tender Round 2

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c406da46-6101-4832-9f87-1a73e14d6720

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council recently awarded a contract for the "Harborough Phase 3 LBS Tender Round 2", which entails open public bus services in the Harborough area. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Hire of buses and coaches with driver" and "Public road transport services" as per the CPV classification system. The contract, valued at £44,233, is set for a period running from 2nd June 2025 to 30th May 2026. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being awarded to Mark Bland Private Ltd, a large-scale supplier. The procurement method was classified as "Other -", and the tender period concluded on 24th April 2025. The bus services will operate within England, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those experienced in providing bus and coach hire with drivers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract particularly appealing due to its suitability for such companies, as defined by the tender's suitability requirements. Engaging in this tender can foster business growth through a stable government contract over a year-long period, offering a steady stream of revenue and the potential for future collaborations with public sector entities like Leicestershire County Council.

## Notice

Open public Bus Services in Harborough area

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8e77a7-107b-47fc-8626-ae7ef05446b0 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,233 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,233 |
| 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 | MARK BLAND |

## 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

- 4 Jun 2025 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8e77a7-107b-47fc-8626-ae7ef05446b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8e77a7-107b-47fc-8626-ae7ef05446b0
  4th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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