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title: "LC17 Wigston - Thorpe Astley"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# LC17 Wigston - Thorpe Astley

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2b42088-206f-4118-b608-d0542319b830

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has concluded the award stage of a public procurement process for the "LC17 Wigston - Thorpe Astley" bus service trial. This contract involves the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, classified under CPV codes for public road transport services. This project, located in England, United Kingdom, has a projected service duration from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2027, with an award value of £144,919 GBP. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, ended its tender period on 17th March 2026 and was officially awarded on 18th March 2026. The chosen procurement method is unique and unlisted under standard categories. The buyer, Leicestershire County Council, is based in Leicester, promising potential for further initiatives in the local transport sector.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those experienced in bus hire. It is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), suggesting Leicestershire County Council’s support for local business development. Centrebus, identified as the supplier, is a large-scale enterprise already active in the area, signalling competitiveness in the regional market. Businesses aiming to enhance their presence in the transport industry within England can leverage participation in similar tenders to expand service offerings and establish strategic partnerships with local authorities. The stability of such government contracts offers substantial potential for growth.

## Notice

One year Trial of LC17 bus Service Wigston - Thorpe Astley

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8a3f10-8d6c-4c44-88ba-e2e51537d6fc |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £434,757 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,919 |
| 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

- 18 Mar 2026 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8a3f10-8d6c-4c44-88ba-e2e51537d6fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8a3f10-8d6c-4c44-88ba-e2e51537d6fc
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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