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title: "Mainstream Bus S74 Countesthorpe Academy"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Mainstream Bus S74 Countesthorpe Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27c172a7-c2c2-4f57-a1e1-e38a71448750

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Leicestershire County Council involved the completion of the tender titled "Mainstream Bus S74 Countesthorpe Academy." This contract, classified under the non-scheduled passenger transport services industry category, covered operations within England, United Kingdom. The process adhered to an open procurement method, highlighting transparency and competitiveness. Key dates included the end of the tender submission on 1st July 2026 and the contract period starting from 25th August 2026 until 9th July 2027. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 17th July 2026, with DBL Bus & Coach Ltd being the successful supplier for this service contract.

This contract represents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing special-purpose road passenger-transport services and hiring of transport vehicles with a driver. The nature of this tender is suited to SMEs and VCSEs, demonstrating inclusivity in public procurement. With the total contract valued at £39,900, companies with a focus on regional transport solutions can leverage this opportunity for further business growth and establish collaborative ties with the public sector, potentially expanding operations and increasing market presence in the transport sector.

## Notice

Mainstream Bus S74 Countesthorpe Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c4be918-e711-4e81-a377-bbc82bb48673 |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2026 - 9 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,900 |
| 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

- 17 Jul 2026 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c4be918-e711-4e81-a377-bbc82bb48673

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c4be918-e711-4e81-a377-bbc82bb48673
  17th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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