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title: "S134 Mainstream Bus Kibworth Mead Academy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-238f62a9-7608-4a08-93b6-358150932e75"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-05"
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# S134 Mainstream Bus Kibworth Mead Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-238f62a9-7608-4a08-93b6-358150932e75

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, acting as the contracting authority, has recently completed the procurement process for providing mainstream bus transport services to Kibworth Mead Academy. The contract titled "S134 Mainstream Bus Kibworth Mead Academy" involves non-scheduled passenger transport, specifically executing a 76-seater transport route from Fleckney to the academy. The tender, classified under CPV codes for special-purpose road passenger services, reached the award stage on 5th March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 13th April and conclude on 10th July 2026. DBL Bus & Coach Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £16,640, under an open procedure method, indicating competitive transparency within England, United Kingdom.

This procurement contract presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport industry, especially those focusing on local, non-scheduled services. The open procurement method used by Leicestershire County Council welcomes competition, favouring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as long-established larger operators like DBL Bus & Coach Ltd. Businesses that can provide tailored transport solutions with dedicated fleets, especially those offering hire services with drivers, stand to benefit significantly from such contracts, leveraging service delivery expertise to expand in regional educational transport sectors.

## Notice

76 Seater from Fleckney to Kibworth Mead Academy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ffd07a4-08f4-4494-af1f-cf2d4e9365c8 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,640 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DBL BUS & COACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ffd07a4-08f4-4494-af1f-cf2d4e9365c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ffd07a4-08f4-4494-af1f-cf2d4e9365c8
  5th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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