Mainstream Bus S134 Kibworth Mead Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Leicestershire County Council, titled "Mainstream Bus S134 Kibworth Mead Academy," falls under the non-scheduled passenger transport industry category. This procurement process, completed on 15th June 2026, was for services to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The tender involved an open procedure and had its tender period ending on 8th June 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 26th August 2026 to 30th July 2029, with a total contract value of £147,345. Dermot Guiney served as the contact point for this procurement, which has been awarded to Ausden Clark Group.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering passenger transport vehicle hire with drivers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can benefit due to the tender's suitability considerations. The open procurement method implies a transparent selection process, encouraging competition and providing growth opportunities for businesses willing to expand their services within the Leicestershire area. Large scale suppliers, such as the successful bidder Ausden Clark Group, serve as an indication of the tender's scope and potential impact on business growth.

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Notice Title

Mainstream Bus S134 Kibworth Mead Academy

Notice Description

Mainstream Bus S134 Kibworth Mead Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2e9cced-0e6a-4afa-ad91-c1ea574f5328
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c66b76-8430-4b3c-8c06-25e4c97b8caf
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

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

AUSDEN CLARK GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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