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title: "S133 Mainstream Bus Kibworth Mead Academy"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-05"
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# S133 Mainstream Bus Kibworth Mead Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ed47867-cc93-4634-964f-2d41e97fe17f

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Leicestershire County Council involved the contracting of services for the transport of students on a 76-seater bus route from Fleckney to Kibworth Mead Academy in England. This tender falls within the industry category of non-scheduled passenger transport services. The process utilised an open procedure method, culminating in the award stage on 5 March 2026. The contract period is set from 13 April to 10 July 2026, with opportunities having been identified for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers vital growth opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those specialising in road passenger transport services and those able to provide vehicle hire with a driver. Companies like DBL Bus & Coach Ltd, the awarded supplier, can benefit from engaging in such contracts, which can enhance their portfolio and financial stability. With a contract value of £16,640, enterprises proficient in managing similar logistics and operations would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities with the buying organisation, Leicestershire County Council, in future procurement processes.

## 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/327113d1-8827-4276-a5a2-9bace0bc2984 |
| 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 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/327113d1-8827-4276-a5a2-9bace0bc2984

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/327113d1-8827-4276-a5a2-9bace0bc2984
  5th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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