Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (BB4)

Buyer
Leicestershire County Council
Value
£40,000,000
Closes
20 July 2030
Where
Leicester, the East Midlands
Type
Dynamic purchasing system (open to join)

In plain English

Leicestershire County Council is setting up a list of approved minibus, bus, and coach operators to provide passenger transport services. They'll use this list to hire operators for specific routes as needed, carrying children, vulnerable adults, and people with special educational needs across Leicestershire and Leicester.

What the buyer wants

• Supply minibus, bus, or coach vehicles with drivers included • Operate wheelchair-accessible vehicles where required • Provide transport with or without an escort (companion) depending on passenger needs • Carry vulnerable passengers including children, adults with special needs, and those requiring social care support

Likely requirements

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

This is a £40 million framework contract, if you're a sole trader or very small operation with only one or two vehicles, you won't be competitive. You'll need robust safeguarding processes, full compliance history, and the ability to handle multiple contracts simultaneously.

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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