---
title: "S74-Mainstream 16 Seater minibus -Countesthorpe Academy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b895ea5e-b96a-4549-9c0e-45933d323e5e"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b895ea5e-b96a-4549-9c0e-45933d323e5e"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b895ea5e-b96a-4549-9c0e-45933d323e5e.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b895ea5e-b96a-4549-9c0e-45933d323e5e.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-12"
---

# S74-Mainstream 16 Seater minibus -Countesthorpe Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b895ea5e-b96a-4549-9c0e-45933d323e5e

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b895ea5e-b96a-4549-9c0e-45933d323e5e)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b895ea5e-b96a-4549-9c0e-45933d323e5e.json)

## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of a mainstream 16-seater minibus for Countesthorpe Academy, classified under the non-scheduled passenger transport industry category and located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process used an open procedure method and reached the award stage, concluding with an active award on 8th August 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £52,060 with A & S Coaches as the supplier. It spans from 26th August 2025 to 9th July 2026, serving as a significant opportunity within the special-purpose road passenger-transport services sector.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, especially those capable of offering special-purpose transport services with drivers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable for such tenders due to the project's requirements and the council's inclusive policy towards diverse business types. Participating in such contracts can help these businesses expand their service offerings and establish a reputation with local governmental bodies, potentially leading to further opportunities for growth.

## Notice

S74-Mainstream 16 Seater minibus -Countesthorpe Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b464249d-1252-4739-9d28-0b7b939d1b89 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 9 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £274 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,060 |
| 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 | A & S 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

- 12 Aug 2025 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b464249d-1252-4739-9d28-0b7b939d1b89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b464249d-1252-4739-9d28-0b7b939d1b89
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b895ea5e-b96a-4549-9c0e-45933d323e5e. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b895ea5e-b96a-4549-9c0e-45933d323e5e.json.