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DPS for the Provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire (LBS1)

Leicestershire County Council · Local authority

In brief

Leicestershire County Council is looking for suppliers for transport work (East Midlands).

The estimated value is £20,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 28 months, starting 20 October 2026.

Bids close at midday, Thursday 22 February 2029.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
midday, Thursday 22 February 2029

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for this buyer (from 15 awards in the last 12 months).

Dynamic purchasing system

Suppliers join a list the buyer can call on. You can usually apply at any time while it is open, and work is awarded later through smaller competitions between members.

What the notice says

DPS for the Provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire (LBS1) Establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Local Bus Services in Leicestershire. This notice is to inform the market that the DPS, which was put in place in September 2024, has been extended to 23 February 2029.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.eastmidstenders.org.
  3. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 22 February 2029. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Contract notice · notice 071676-2025

About the buyer

Leicestershire County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

173

Awards

98

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From notice 071676-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 6 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.