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title: "Mainstream Bus S31 The Priory Belvoir Academy"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# Mainstream Bus S31 The Priory Belvoir Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d94c2317-53eb-4f12-a8da-a641c13b144e

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has conducted an open procedure for the procurement of non-scheduled passenger transport services, specifically Mainstream Bus S31 for The Priory Belvoir Academy. This procurement falls under the services category within the industry and is based in England, United Kingdom. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract award dated 12th June 2026. The contract period is set from 7th September 2026 to 31st July 2029. The total value of the contract is £168,150, with Sharpes of Nottingham selected as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs capable of providing special-purpose road passenger-transport services. Businesses that specialise in the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. The open procurement method ensures transparency and equal competition, thereby presenting an advantageous opportunity for qualified transport service providers to secure long-term contracts with a public sector authority.

## Notice

Mainstream Bus S31 The Priory Belvoir Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc7b4d5-291d-46cb-b251-fee7af8b9ca6 |
| 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 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £295 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £168,150 |
| 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 | SHARPES OF NOTTINGHAM |

## 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 Jun 2026 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc7b4d5-291d-46cb-b251-fee7af8b9ca6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc7b4d5-291d-46cb-b251-fee7af8b9ca6
  12th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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