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title: "Phase 5 De Minimis Contracts In Wigston Area"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066d98"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-07"
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# Phase 5 De Minimis Contracts In Wigston Area

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066d98

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed its procurement process for Phase 5 of the De Minimis Contracts in the Wigston area. The tender, titled "Phase 5 De Minimis Contracts In Wigston Area," involves public road transport services provided by ARRIVA MIDLANDS LIMITED. This procurement falls under the services category and has been conducted via direct award due to exemptions granted under the Procurement Act 2023 and the Transport Act. The contract ensures continued bus services on routes 44A, 44B, 44S, and 87, crucial for local public transport infrastructure. The services are set to run from 11 April 2026 to 10 April 2027, with options to extend or amend the routes based on requirements.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of public transport services, particularly those capable of operating under direct award circumstances. Companies with expertise in managing and executing transport contracts in compliance with regulatory requirements would be well-suited to such opportunities. This contract underscores the demand for reliable public transportation solutions in local communities, indicating a fruitful avenue for businesses to explore and expand their services. By participating, businesses can contribute to maintaining essential public transport services, enhancing their market presence and fostering regional connectivity.

## Notice

Phase 5 De Minimis Contracts In Wigston Area. Service 44A,44B,44S and 87.

### Procurement Information

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 without the requirement to tender; within this 25% there is no limit on the expenditure in any year with any single operator. Arriva Midlands Ltd have registered the routes in question as a commercial bus service with the Office of the Traffic Commissioner and are the sole supplier of the services. Without the issue of the De Minimis subsidy the services would cease to operate, leaving residents with no public bus transport.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031306-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,000 |
| Contracts value | £141,000 |

## 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

- 7 Apr 2026 at 09:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031306-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 09:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027135-2026
- 18 Mar 2026 at 13:32 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024610-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031306-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027135-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024610-2026
  18th March 2026 - Transparency 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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