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Harborough, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire Phase 3 LBS

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 09:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Phase 3 LBS" involves the provision of public road transport services managed by Leicestershire County Council. This process, classified under the services category, focuses on extending local bus services within Harborough, Charnwood, and Northwest Leicestershire, UK (region UKF2). The procurement method utilised is 'negotiated without publication of a contract notice', primarily for the extension of services with the current supplier, Arriva Midlands Ltd. Notable in this contract process was the completion stage on 15 July 2026, with initial modifications made on 1 April 2026 to include additional villages, resulting in an increased contract value of £2,580,166. The process aligns with specific regulatory compliance under Regulation 72.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for large businesses specialising in public transport services, given its significant scope of service area expansion. Companies with expertise in bus operations and regional transport logistics would find this tender well-suited to their capacities. This procurement also reflects a keen focus on enhancing transport infrastructure, thus offering established businesses a potential avenue for strategic regional development and expansion in the UK Midlands area. Such opportunities attract established operators willing to partner with regional authorities to enhance public service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Harborough, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire Phase 3 LBS

Notice Description

Provision of local bus service in Harborough, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of local bus service in Harborough, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire.

Procurement Information

This notice is to advise the market of a modification to the original contract awarded to Arriva Midlands Ltd. Service area of the original contract is to be extended to include an additional number of villages and the original contract value of PS2,007,000.00 is increased by PS573,166.00 to PS2,580,166.00. Modifications are compliant with Regulation 72 (1) (b) (i) and criteria under Regulation 72 (c) are met.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cba9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066624-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,007,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARRIVA MIDLANDS

Further Information

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