---
title: "Harborough, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire Phase 3 LBS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cba9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Harborough, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire Phase 3 LBS

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cba9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Phase 3 LBS" involves the provision of public road transport services managed by Leicestershire County Council. This process, classified under the services category, focuses on extending local bus services within Harborough, Charnwood, and Northwest Leicestershire, UK (region UKF2). The procurement method utilised is 'negotiated without publication of a contract notice', primarily for the extension of services with the current supplier, Arriva Midlands Ltd. Notable in this contract process was the completion stage on 15 July 2026, with initial modifications made on 1 April 2026 to include additional villages, resulting in an increased contract value of £2,580,166. The process aligns with specific regulatory compliance under Regulation 72.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for large businesses specialising in public transport services, given its significant scope of service area expansion. Companies with expertise in bus operations and regional transport logistics would find this tender well-suited to their capacities. This procurement also reflects a keen focus on enhancing transport infrastructure, thus offering established businesses a potential avenue for strategic regional development and expansion in the UK Midlands area. Such opportunities attract established operators willing to partner with regional authorities to enhance public service delivery.

## Notice

Provision of local bus service in Harborough, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of local bus service in Harborough, Charnwood and NW Leicestershire.

### Procurement Information

This notice is to advise the market of a modification to the original contract awarded to Arriva Midlands Ltd. Service area of the original contract is to be extended to include an additional number of villages and the original contract value of PS2,007,000.00 is increased by PS573,166.00 to PS2,580,166.00. Modifications are compliant with Regulation 72 (1) (b) (i) and criteria under Regulation 72 (c) are met.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066624-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,007,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## 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

- 15 Jul 2026 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066624-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leics.gov.uk

## Provenance

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