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Mainstream Bus S133 Kibworth Mead Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jun 2026 at 13:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Mainstream Bus S133 Kibworth Mead Academy" service was led by Leicestershire County Council, located in Leicester, United Kingdom. The contract was classified under the non-scheduled passenger transport category (CPV code: 60140000) and involved the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. This open procedure tender, which reached the award stage, concluded with an award notice published on 15th June 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 26th August 2026 and concludes on 30th July 2029, providing services within the region of England. The total awarded contract value amounts to GBP 147,345.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in passenger transport services, including SMEs and special-purpose transport providers. Companies that can provide reliable and efficient transport solutions with an emphasis on service quality will find themselves well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The procurement process supports an open approach, inviting a range of suppliers to participate and potentially expanding their business operations by securing long-term service agreements with prominent public sector organisations like Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mainstream Bus S133 Kibworth Mead Academy

Notice Description

Mainstream Bus S133 Kibworth Mead Academy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49725189-fc4e-425b-862f-b4ebba1eff17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b546ec43-309d-4e78-8207-95bc9f51e323
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
£258 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,345 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2026 - 30 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

AUSDEN CLARK GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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