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Award of De Minimis contract to Centrebus Ltd for extension of route 24a Barrow - Sileby.

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

20 May 2026 at 15:25

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

08 Aug 2025 at 14:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Leicestershire County Council, located in Leicester, which has issued a new contract amendment concerning the continuation of a De Minimis contract with Centrebus Ltd for the extension of bus route 24a from Barrow to Sileby. This transport services contract falls under the public transport industry category and is situated in the UKF2 region. The procurement stage is at the contract amendment phase, with the most recent amendment recorded on 20th May 2026. The period for this contract runs from 20th May 2026 to 31st July 2027, with an overall contract value of £186,912 gross. The procurement method was direct, classified under below-threshold procurement without competition, owing to its De Minimis status exempt under specific UK transport regulations.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in transport services, particularly those specialising in bus services and logistics. Companies that can efficiently manage local transportation routes and adhere to public service requirements will find this contract lucrative, thanks to its exemption from certain legislative requirements under the Procurement Act 2023. Such tenders allow businesses like Centrebus Ltd, an SME in Leicester, to secure steady revenue streams and strengthen their position within the regional transport sector, promoting sustainable business growth through public tender participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of De Minimis contract to Centrebus Ltd for extension of route 24a Barrow - Sileby.

Notice Description

Award of De Minimis contract to Centrebus Ltd for extension of route 24a Barrow - Sileby. These contracts are exempt from the Procurement Act 2023 regulations as they are awarded on a De Minimis basis as provided for under the Transport Act and Service Subsidy Agreements (Tendering) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2004. Local authorities or Passenger Transport Authorities/Executives with forecast expenditure on bus service subsidies in any one year of PS600,000 or more will be able to spend up to 25% of this on de minimis contracts; within this 25% there is no limit on the expenditure in any year with any single operator.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058474
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046623-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£155,760 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTREBUS

Further Information

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