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title: "S770-Mainstream -16 Seat Minibus-Kibworth Mead Academy"
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# S770-Mainstream -16 Seat Minibus-Kibworth Mead Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4551e1e8-d4c0-42fb-bb6e-7aa4e35942a2

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for non-scheduled passenger transport services, particularly focusing on the supply of a 16-seat minibus for Kibworth Mead Academy. The industry category comprises various specialised passenger transport services, including hire with a driver. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing a broad range of bidders to participate. The tender stage was completed, and the contract was awarded to WILSONS COACHES on 5 August 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 28 August 2025 and conclude on 10 July 2026, serving the region of England, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity provides significant prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Businesses engaged in providing transport services or specialising in passenger transport solutions would find this tender a fitting opportunity to expand their market presence and enhance their service offerings. The award to WILSONS COACHES, a large-scale supplier, illustrates the competitive landscape businesses could prepare for, showcasing the potential for growth and diversification in the transport sector.

## Notice

S770-Mainstream -16 Seat Minibus-Kibworth Mead Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7ce319d-e78e-4d78-9e23-b247b10a330f |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £198 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,620 |
| 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 | WILSONS COACHES |

## 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

- 7 Aug 2025 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7ce319d-e78e-4d78-9e23-b247b10a330f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7ce319d-e78e-4d78-9e23-b247b10a330f
  7th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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