--- title: "SMB COACH ROUTES" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050295" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050295" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050295.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050295.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE SMB GROUP" published: "2025-04-17" --- # SMB COACH ROUTES Buyer: THE SMB GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050295 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050295) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050295.json) ## Summary The SMB Group has launched a procurement process to secure daily student transport services for the academic year 2025-2026, spanning approximately 176 days. This process, currently in the Tender stage, seeks transport services excluding waste transport across various regions of the United Kingdom such as UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Key routes involve coach services starting from locations including Market Harborough, Lutterworth, Church Gresley, Hinckley, Loughborough, and Ashby/Stephenson. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, focuses on cost, quality of performance, and social value. The tender period ends on 28 April 2025, with enquiries concluding by 28 April 2025 at 12:00 PM and awards expected by 19 May 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those experienced in providing coach services for academic institutions. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to handle daily transport routes and potential additional transport requirements for specific student trips. The procurement process aims to ensure fair competition and transparency, offering a chance for qualified companies to secure a substantial contract. The total estimated value is £735,081.60 gross, making this an attractive opportunity for SMEs and transport service providers looking to expand their market presence within the educational transport industry. ## Notice Daily Student Transport for the academic year 2025-26 approx 176 days. As per Route Timetable. ### Lot Information Coach Route SMB004 Daily Student Transport Route starting point Market Harborough. Options: Any Service provider allocated to the routes may be requested to quote for any additional transport requirements covering specific student trips. SMB Coach Route SMB005 Daily student transport route SMB005 starting point Lutterworth Options: Any Service provider allocated to the routes may be requested to quote for any additional transport requirements covering specific student trips. SMB Coach Route SMB007 Daily student transport SMB007 starting point Church Gresley Options: Any Service provider allocated to the routes may be requested to quote for any additional transport requirements covering specific student trips. Coach Route SMB008 Daily student transport SMB008 starting point Hinckley Options: Any Service provider allocated to the routes may be requested to quote for any additional transport requirements covering specific student trips. Coach Route SMB009 Daily student transport SMB009 starting point Loughborough Options: Any Service provider allocated to the routes may be requested to quote for any additional transport requirements covering specific student trips. Coach Route SMB010 Daily student transport SMB010 Ashby/Stephenson Options: Any Service provider allocated to the routes may be requested to quote for any additional transport requirements covering specific student trips. ### Planning Information Telephone communication followed by email to coach companies previously engaged by Leicestershire county council. 11.04.25 All routes are provided with transparency with a view for equal opportunity for all. Timetables will be made available within the ITT. The SMB Group have selected a short term contract to align with The SMB Groups potential changes in entity. Note: requirements are also subject to change based on student number enrolment, which will be made transparent within the tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015739-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | 16 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | 2026-05-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £612,568 | | Lots value | £612,568 | | 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 | THE 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 17 Apr 2025 at 08:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015739-2025 - 14 Apr 2025 at 13:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014989-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015739-2025 17th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014989-2025 14th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-712 ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## 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-h6vhtk-050295. 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