S770-Mainstream- 16 Seat Minibus- Kibworth Mead Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "S770-Mainstream- 16 Seat Minibus- Kibworth Mead Academy" under the CPV classification for non-scheduled passenger transport services. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, with the tender stage concluding on 3rd June 2026. The contract, valued at £29,376, has been awarded to Bains Travel Leicester and is set to commence on 26th August 2026, concluding on 31st July 2028. The service delivery will occur within England, United Kingdom, and is particularly focused on the transportation sector.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those capable of providing specialised passenger transport. The contract’s open procedure ensures a competitive bidding process and encourages participation from a range of businesses, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in hiring out passenger transport vehicles with a driver stand to benefit from engaging with public sector contracts, potentially boosting their market presence and expanding within the regional transport sector.

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Notice Title

S770-Mainstream- 16 Seat Minibus- Kibworth Mead Academy

Notice Description

S770-Mainstream- 16 Seat Minibus- Kibworth Mead Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64e72120-00b2-4f98-ad19-6fb143f5d7c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9285d9e-b61d-498a-a214-55959a175ff4
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
£153 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,376 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 years
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

BAINS TRAVEL LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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