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Award

17 Jul 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leicestershire County Council involved the completion of the tender titled "Mainstream Bus S74 Countesthorpe Academy." This contract, classified under the non-scheduled passenger transport services industry category, covered operations within England, United Kingdom. The process adhered to an open procurement method, highlighting transparency and competitiveness. Key dates included the end of the tender submission on 1st July 2026 and the contract period starting from 25th August 2026 until 9th July 2027. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 17th July 2026, with DBL Bus & Coach Ltd being the successful supplier for this service contract.

This contract represents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing special-purpose road passenger-transport services and hiring of transport vehicles with a driver. The nature of this tender is suited to SMEs and VCSEs, demonstrating inclusivity in public procurement. With the total contract valued at £39,900, companies with a focus on regional transport solutions can leverage this opportunity for further business growth and establish collaborative ties with the public sector, potentially expanding operations and increasing market presence in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

Mainstream Bus S74 Countesthorpe Academy

Notice Description

Mainstream Bus S74 Countesthorpe Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27c172a7-c2c2-4f57-a1e1-e38a71448750
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c4be918-e711-4e81-a377-bbc82bb48673
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
£210 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 9 Jul 2027 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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