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title: "Award of 9 De Minimis public transport subsidy contracts to Arriva"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d10f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-04"
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# Award of 9 De Minimis public transport subsidy contracts to Arriva

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d10f

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process by awarding nine De Minimis public transport subsidy contracts to Arriva Midlands Limited. These contracts cover various routes including Hinckley to Lutterworth and Leicester to Market Bosworth, among others, with a total annual value of £591,974.10. This process falls under the direct procurement method, facilitated below the threshold without competition, and is exempt from the Procurement Act 2023 regulations. The contracts, focused on enhancing public road transport services, are effective from 5th November 2025 until 25th August 2026, targeting the region of UKF2 within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation, especially those specialising in regional service delivery. Large-scale suppliers like Arriva Midlands stand to benefit from such contracts due to their capability to manage multiple routes efficiently. The nature of De Minimis contracts allows public authorities some flexibility in managing public transport subsidies, making it an attractive segment for businesses keen on expanding their market presence in local public transport services.

## Notice

Award of 9 De Minimis public transport subsidy contracts to Arriva: Service Number, Name and Contract Value 8 Hinckley - Lutterworth PS162,085.00 p.a. 11 Coalville - Agar Nook PS17,741.00 p.a. 12 Coalville - Whitwick PS17,741.00 p.a. 15 Coalville - Ibstock PS83,494.00 p.a. 27/28 Leicester - Ratby PS49,259.00 p.a. 29/29S Leicester-Swad/Coalville - Swad PS26,647.00 p.a. 84 Leicester - Lutterworth PS38,940.00 p.a. X84 Rugby - Lutterworth - Leicester PS61,165.00 p.a. 153 Leicester - Market Bosworth PS36,240.00 p.a. 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/070950-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2025 - 25 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £493,312 |
| Contracts value | £493,312 |

## 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 | ARRIVA MIDLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 15:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070950-2025
- 21 Oct 2025 at 15:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067242-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070950-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067242-2025
  21st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://arrivabus.co.uk
- http://www.leics.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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