DPS for the Provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire (LBS1)

Buyer
Leicestershire County Council
Value
£20,000,000
Closes
22 February 2029
Where
Leicester, the East Midlands
Type
Dynamic purchasing system (open to join)

In plain English

Leicestershire County Council is running a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for local bus services across the county. This is an ongoing framework that was set up in September 2024 and has now been extended to February 2029. They are looking for operators to provide and run bus services on various routes.

What the buyer wants

• Operate local bus services across Leicestershire on routes determined by the council • Meet service standards including timetables, safety, and passenger experience requirements • Provide trained drivers and maintain vehicles to required standards • Comply with regulatory requirements for passenger transport operations

Likely requirements

Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.

This contract is for established bus operators with significant operational capacity, vehicles, insurance, and regulatory licensing in place: most small trades (builders, electricians, plumbers) will be completely unsuitable unless they are already operating as a transport company.

How to bid

This is a Dynamic Purchasing System: an open list of approved suppliers. You can apply to join at any time while it runs, and once accepted you can bid for the individual contracts the buyer runs through it.

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