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title: "CA15709 - SMB COACH ROUTES"
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buyer: "SMB GROUP"
published: "2025-06-06"
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# CA15709 - SMB COACH ROUTES

Buyer: SMB GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d575eccb-9ac5-4665-b475-6b8099a197df

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## Summary

The SMB Group initiated a public procurement process titled "CA15709 - SMB Coach Routes" aimed at providing daily student transport services. The contract encompasses several lots, including SMB Coach Routes SMB004 to SMB010. The procurement belongs to the services category under CPV code 60000000, focused on transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with tender submissions closing on 12th May 2025. This award phase has been completed, with the contract start date set for 2nd September 2025 and expected to end on 31st July 2026. The buying organisation, SMB Group, is located in Coalville, England, with Alison Palmer as the primary point of contact.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses operating in the transport sector, especially those capable of providing reliable student transportation services. The open procurement process provides a competitive environment, ideal for SMEs seeking to expand their market presence. With a contract value of £62,832 and opportunities across multiple geographical locations including the UK and broader overseas territories, businesses specialising in logistical operations could benefit significantly. Companies such as G AND G Travel (Melton Mowbray) Ltd, Elliotts Coaches Limited, Vikingcoaches.com Ltd, and G.H. Watts Coaches Limited have already been successful in securing the contract, illustrating the potential for well-positioned transport providers to thrive in this sector.

## Notice

Daily Student Transport Includes Lots: Lot 1: SMB Coach Routes SMB004 Lot 2: SMB Coach Route SMB005 Lot 3: SMB Coach Routes SMB007 Lot 4: SMB Coach Route SMB008 Lot 5: SMB Coach Route SMB009 Lot 6: SMB Coach Route - SMB010 To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15709. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15709 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c02ba9a-01d7-4856-933a-95b91959ee8f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,832 |
| 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 | SMB GROUP |
| Locality | COALVILLE |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE67 3TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | North West Leicestershire |
| Electoral ward | Thornborough |
| Westminster constituency | North West Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ELLIOTTS COACHES; G AND G TRAVEL (MELTON MOWBRAY; G.H. WATTS COACHES; VIKINGCOACHES.COM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2025 at 13:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c02ba9a-01d7-4856-933a-95b91959ee8f
- 16 Apr 2025 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c02ba9a-01d7-4856-933a-95b91959ee8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c02ba9a-01d7-4856-933a-95b91959ee8f
  16th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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