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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-b5fd17-64e72120-00b2-4f98-ad19-6fb143f5d7c4

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "S770-Mainstream- 16 Seat Minibus- Kibworth Mead Academy" under the CPV classification for non-scheduled passenger transport services. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, with the tender stage concluding on 3rd June 2026. The contract, valued at £29,376, has been awarded to Bains Travel Leicester and is set to commence on 26th August 2026, concluding on 31st July 2028. The service delivery will occur within England, United Kingdom, and is particularly focused on the transportation sector.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those capable of providing specialised passenger transport. The contract’s open procedure ensures a competitive bidding process and encourages participation from a range of businesses, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in hiring out passenger transport vehicles with a driver stand to benefit from engaging with public sector contracts, potentially boosting their market presence and expanding within the regional 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/f9285d9e-b61d-498a-a214-55959a175ff4 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £153 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,376 |
| 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 | BAINS TRAVEL LEICESTER |

## 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

- 18 Jun 2026 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9285d9e-b61d-498a-a214-55959a175ff4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9285d9e-b61d-498a-a214-55959a175ff4
  18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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