---
title: "Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (BB4) DPS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e410"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-19"
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# Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (BB4) DPS

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e410

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Leicestershire County Council is currently in the Tender stage, with the aim to extend its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (BB4). This is an active tender focused on public road transport services, under the industry category of services, with a specific emphasis on accommodating 9+ passenger seats for Mainstream, Special Education Needs, and Social Care transport. The DPS has been extended and is set to continue until 23 February 2029. Businesses interested in participating in this open procedure can submit their bids electronically by 20 February 2029, through the East Midlands tenders portal. The contract holds a value of £40,000,000 and is centred around the UKF2 region, with the provision for individual call-off contracts to extend beyond the DPS if needed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in large vehicle passenger transport services, particularly those with expertise in accommodating special transport needs. With a considerable budget allocation and a potential contract duration until 2029, this initiative allows businesses to establish a long-term procurement relationship with a regional authority. Ideal candidates would be firms that can demonstrate excellence in providing safe, reliable, and varied passenger transport solutions, benefiting from the sustainable growth potential associated with consistent service demands from public sector contracts. This procurement could particularly suit established transport companies seeking to leverage their existing capabilities and expand their market reach within the UK Midlands.

## Notice

Dynamic Purchasing System for Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (BB4) covering Mainstream, Special Education Needs and Social Care transport (excluding Local Bus Services). 9+ Passenger Seats. This contract notice is only to advise the market that the DPS has been extended to 23 February 2029.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dynamic Purchasing System for Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (BB4) covering Mainstream, Special Education Needs and Social Care transport (excluding Local Bus Services). 9+ Passenger Seats. This contract notice is only to advise the market that the DPS has been extended to 23 February 2029.

Options: Individual call off contracts may be extended beyond the end of the DPS if service user medical or safeguarding needs require this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075097-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2029 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075097-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leics.gov.uk
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/

## Provenance

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