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LC17 Wigston - Thorpe Astley

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has concluded the award stage of a public procurement process for the "LC17 Wigston - Thorpe Astley" bus service trial. This contract involves the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, classified under CPV codes for public road transport services. This project, located in England, United Kingdom, has a projected service duration from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2027, with an award value of £144,919 GBP. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, ended its tender period on 17th March 2026 and was officially awarded on 18th March 2026. The chosen procurement method is unique and unlisted under standard categories. The buyer, Leicestershire County Council, is based in Leicester, promising potential for further initiatives in the local transport sector.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those experienced in bus hire. It is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), suggesting Leicestershire County Council’s support for local business development. Centrebus, identified as the supplier, is a large-scale enterprise already active in the area, signalling competitiveness in the regional market. Businesses aiming to enhance their presence in the transport industry within England can leverage participation in similar tenders to expand service offerings and establish strategic partnerships with local authorities. The stability of such government contracts offers substantial potential for growth.

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Notice Title

LC17 Wigston - Thorpe Astley

Notice Description

One year Trial of LC17 bus Service Wigston - Thorpe Astley

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2b42088-206f-4118-b608-d0542319b830
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8a3f10-8d6c-4c44-88ba-e2e51537d6fc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£434,757 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,919 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 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
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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

CENTREBUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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