---
title: "SMB Transport- 01/07/25"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048715"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2024-10-04"
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# SMB Transport- 01/07/25

Buyer: SMB GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048715

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## Summary

The SMB Group has announced an active tender for the hire-leasing of various types of transport services, including up to seven self-drive minibuses and one 50-seater coach complete with driver and full supporting services. The procurement process, titled "SMB Transport- 01/07/25," falls under the goods category, specifically minibuses, and will service two locations: Brooksby Melton Mowbray and Stephenson in Coalville, Leicestershire. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with key deadlines modified to 4 October 2024 for the opening and receipt of tenders. The tender period will end on 1 September 2024, with performance reviews scheduled quarterly and electronic invoicing permitted.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in vehicle leasing and fleet management services. Businesses capable of providing high-quality service, maintenance, and recovery solutions will find this tender particularly well-suited to their offerings. Additionally, those with experience in managing large-scale coach operations may find the included 50-seater coach contract to be a promising prospect. The SMB Group's tender is structured to allow for the possibility of awarding the contracts either as a complete package or as separate lots, thus opening the door for a variety of suppliers to participate.

## Notice

The Hire-leasing of up to seven self drive minibuses complete with service, maintenance, recovery and repair across two SMB Locations Brooksby Melton Mowbray and Stephenson in Coalville. Plus one 50 seater coach inc driver complete with full supporting services as above - Location Brooksby.

### Lot Information

SMB TRANSPORT - 07/07/25 coach

Note: This tender may be awarded as complete lot with minibuses or stand alone

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

SMB Transport - 01/07/25 - minibuses

Note: minibuses may be awarded as complete package or split lots

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031824-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses
- 34121500 - Coaches

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2024 at 09:12 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031824-2024
- 3 Oct 2024 at 16:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031788-2024
- 3 Oct 2024 at 11:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031690-2024
- 2 Aug 2024 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024271-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.smbcollegegroup.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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