---
title: "Provision of Small Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (SV6)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050d65"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050d65.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-06"
---

# Provision of Small Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (SV6)

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050d65

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Small Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (SV6)" is being planned by Leicestershire County Council, a sub-central public authority in the UK. This process involves services within the transport industry category, specifically focusing on small vehicle passenger transport for mainstream and SEND home-to-school initiatives, excluding local bus services. The procurement is set in Leicester and uses a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates to note include a future notice expected on 1st December 2027, with the contract period planned to run from 1st June 2028 to 30th May 2030, with potential extensions up to 2036.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in transport services, particularly those experienced in passenger transport in vehicles up to 8 seats. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate due to the suitability considerations in the tender structure. Engaging in this procurement process could offer substantial growth potential and partnership opportunities within public sector transport services, catering especially to social care and demand-responsive transport needs.

## Notice

Provision of small vehicle passenger transport services (in vehicles up to 8 seats). The requirement will cover the provision of mainstream and SEND home-to-school transport plus any other type of transport identified as being required, including social care, short notice social care and demand responsive transport services (excluding Local Bus Services).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019202-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2028 - 30 May 2030 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 15:30 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019202-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019202-2025
  6th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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