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title: "Provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire (LBS1)"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire (LBS1)

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d45f6ce-3af3-4615-ad0d-51da43de0bf5

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has successfully completed a public procurement process for the provision of local bus services in the Charnwood and Harborough areas of Leicestershire, England. The tender, titled "Provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire (LBS1)", falls under the industry category of hire of buses and coaches with driver, and public road transport services. The procurement process reached the award stage with the contract period commencing on 17th March 2025 and ending on 16th March 2030. The total value of the contract is GBP 5,100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of bus and coach hire services, particularly those that can provide public road transport services. Companies, especially SMEs, with the capacity to operate in the United Kingdom and offer services in the specified regions would find this contract advantageous for business growth. The procurement method used in this tender process allows for competitive participation, potentially benefiting businesses looking to expand their operations in the local transport sector. The designated supplier for this contract is CENTREBUS LTD, a large-scale enterprise with extensive experience in this field.

## Notice

Open public Bus Service Routes and DDRT in Charnwood and Harborough Area

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2559c3b6-3c9f-4b7e-a5a6-5f1c786d8f42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,100,000 |
| 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 | CENTREBUS |

## 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

- 13 Mar 2025 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2559c3b6-3c9f-4b7e-a5a6-5f1c786d8f42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2559c3b6-3c9f-4b7e-a5a6-5f1c786d8f42
  13th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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