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title: "LC17 Wigston - Thorpe Astley"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21257d3f-2669-4894-9cae-190214bc9c23"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-11"
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# LC17 Wigston - Thorpe Astley

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21257d3f-2669-4894-9cae-190214bc9c23

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "LC17 Wigston - Thorpe Astley", which involves the trial of a bus service over a one-year period. The project falls under the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, and public road transport services in the service category, with delivery located in England, United Kingdom. The tender period is set to close on 11th March 2026 at 17:00 GMT, with the contract slated to commence on 13th April 2026 and conclude on 12th April 2029. The project budget ranges from a minimum of £144,919 to a total contract value of £434,757 GBP.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those providing bus and coach hire with drivers. It is especially suitable for SMEs looking to expand their presence in regional public transport sectors within the UK. By demonstrating capability in efficient service delivery and meeting the needs outlined in the tender, businesses can leverage this contract to further establish their operations and potentially secure additional future contracts with public authorities like Leicestershire County Council. The procurement method specified as "Other - " indicates flexibility, potentially benefiting diverse business approaches in service delivery.

## Notice

One Year Trial of LC17 bus Service Wigston - Thorpe Astley

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4338806e-fbe4-48a8-a3af-e04c267072ba |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £434,757 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4338806e-fbe4-48a8-a3af-e04c267072ba
- 11 Mar 2026 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603cbcf9-9abc-4987-97ac-150e1f66733c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4338806e-fbe4-48a8-a3af-e04c267072ba
  11th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603cbcf9-9abc-4987-97ac-150e1f66733c
  11th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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