---
title: "Award of De Minimis contract to Centrebus Ltd for extension of route 24a Barrow - Sileby."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058474"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# Award of De Minimis contract to Centrebus Ltd for extension of route 24a Barrow - Sileby.

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058474

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Leicestershire County Council, located in Leicester, which has issued a new contract amendment concerning the continuation of a De Minimis contract with Centrebus Ltd for the extension of bus route 24a from Barrow to Sileby. This transport services contract falls under the public transport industry category and is situated in the UKF2 region. The procurement stage is at the contract amendment phase, with the most recent amendment recorded on 20th May 2026. The period for this contract runs from 20th May 2026 to 31st July 2027, with an overall contract value of £186,912 gross. The procurement method was direct, classified under below-threshold procurement without competition, owing to its De Minimis status exempt under specific UK transport regulations.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in transport services, particularly those specialising in bus services and logistics. Companies that can efficiently manage local transportation routes and adhere to public service requirements will find this contract lucrative, thanks to its exemption from certain legislative requirements under the Procurement Act 2023. Such tenders allow businesses like Centrebus Ltd, an SME in Leicester, to secure steady revenue streams and strengthen their position within the regional transport sector, promoting sustainable business growth through public tender participation.

## Notice

Award of De Minimis contract to Centrebus Ltd for extension of route 24a Barrow - Sileby. These contracts are exempt from the Procurement Act 2023 regulations as they are awarded on a De Minimis basis as provided for under the Transport Act and Service Subsidy Agreements (Tendering) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2004. Local authorities or Passenger Transport Authorities/Executives with forecast expenditure on bus service subsidies in any one year of PS600,000 or more will be able to spend up to 25% of this on de minimis contracts; within this 25% there is no limit on the expenditure in any year with any single operator.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046623-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £155,760 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTREBUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 15:25 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046623-2026
- 8 Aug 2025 at 14:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047376-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046623-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047376-2025
  8th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.centrebus.info/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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