--- title: "Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (BB4)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd38dd42-3196-4558-aa00-e570d82eb2fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd38dd42-3196-4558-aa00-e570d82eb2fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd38dd42-3196-4558-aa00-e570d82eb2fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd38dd42-3196-4558-aa00-e570d82eb2fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-06-05" --- # Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (BB4) Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd38dd42-3196-4558-aa00-e570d82eb2fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd38dd42-3196-4558-aa00-e570d82eb2fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd38dd42-3196-4558-aa00-e570d82eb2fe.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council is seeking tenders for Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services, specifically focusing on the operation of minibuses, buses, and coaches for various service users, including those requiring special needs transport. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a total estimated value of £40 million. The tender was published on 5 June 2020, and the tender period will conclude on 20 July 2030, leading into a contract period from 21 July 2030 to 22 July 2030. This selective procurement process aims to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System, allowing for subsequent contracts through a further competition. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating in the transport services sector. Companies that provide vehicles with driver services and specialise in catering to vulnerable populations, including children and individuals with special educational needs, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract's longevity and significant budget also indicate a stable business opportunity for organisations ready to fulfil the operational requirements in and around Leicestershire and the City of Leicester. ## Notice Leicestershire County Council ("the Council") provides transport for a variety of service users including those accessing Children and Young People's and Adult Social Care services. Their specific needs are co-ordinated by our in-house Transport Operations (TO) Service based at County Hall in Leicestershire. The Council is conducting the procurement of establishing a Dynamic Purchasing (DPS) System in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) (PCR 2015, Reg 34) for the purpose of procuring Mainstream, SEN and Social Care Transport Services. The intention of the DPS is to appoint suitable Operators of Minibus, Bus and Coach type vehicles to whom LCC will let individual Contracts following a 'further competition'; specifically: * The provision of both a driver and vehicle. * The operation of Minibuses, Buses and Coaches of various seating capacities. * The operation of Minibuses, Buses and Coaches of various configurations and specifications including wheelchair accessible vehicles. * The carriage of a variety of service users including children, vulnerable adults and those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). * The operation of Minibus, Bus and Coach services in and around the County of Leicestershire and City of Leicester. * The operation of Minibus, Bus and Coach services with or without an escort, as required for individual services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb1c308-f985-4fb4-9cd5-f569d7252531 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2030 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jul 2030 - 22 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## 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 Jun 2020 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb1c308-f985-4fb4-9cd5-f569d7252531 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb1c308-f985-4fb4-9cd5-f569d7252531 5th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=dd561c36-dda4-ea11-8103-005056b64545 Tender Link ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd38dd42-3196-4558-aa00-e570d82eb2fe. 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