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S133 Mainstream Bus Kibworth Mead Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Mar 2026 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leicestershire County Council involved the contracting of services for the transport of students on a 76-seater bus route from Fleckney to Kibworth Mead Academy in England. This tender falls within the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport services. The process utilised an open procedure method, culminating in the award stage on 5 March 2026. The contract period is set from 13 April to 10 July 2026, with opportunities having been identified for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers vital growth opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those specialising in road passenger transport services and those able to provide vehicle hire with a driver. Companies like DBL Bus & Coach Ltd, the awarded supplier, can benefit from engaging in such contracts, which can enhance their portfolio and financial stability. With a contract value of £16,640, enterprises proficient in managing similar logistics and operations would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities with the buying organisation, Leicestershire County Council, in future procurement processes.

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Notice Title

S133 Mainstream Bus Kibworth Mead Academy

Notice Description

76 Seater from Fleckney to Kibworth Mead Academy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ed47867-cc93-4634-964f-2d41e97fe17f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/327113d1-8827-4276-a5a2-9bace0bc2984
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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