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S134 Mainstream Bus Kibworth Mead Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Mar 2026 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, acting as the contracting authority, has recently completed the procurement process for providing mainstream bus transport services to Kibworth Mead Academy. The contract titled "S134 Mainstream Bus Kibworth Mead Academy" involves non-scheduled passenger transport, specifically executing a 76-seater transport route from Fleckney to the academy. The tender, classified under CPV codes for special-purpose road passenger services, reached the award stage on 5th March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 13th April and conclude on 10th July 2026. DBL Bus & Coach Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £16,640, under an open procedure method, indicating competitive transparency within England, United Kingdom.

This procurement contract presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport industry, especially those focusing on local, non-scheduled services. The open procurement method used by Leicestershire County Council welcomes competition, favouring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as long-established larger operators like DBL Bus & Coach Ltd. Businesses that can provide tailored transport solutions with dedicated fleets, especially those offering hire services with drivers, stand to benefit significantly from such contracts, leveraging service delivery expertise to expand in regional educational transport sectors.

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Notice Title

S134 Mainstream Bus Kibworth Mead Academy

Notice Description

76 Seater from Fleckney to Kibworth Mead Academy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-238f62a9-7608-4a08-93b6-358150932e75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ffd07a4-08f4-4494-af1f-cf2d4e9365c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DBL BUS & COACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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