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S179 Mainstream taxi to Lutterworth High School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2026 at 14:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement contract, awarded by Leicestershire County Council, pertains to providing an 8-seater mainstream taxi service to transport students to Lutterworth High School. The service will span from Walton Holt, Husbands Bosworth, and North Kilworth in England, United Kingdom, categorised under the Transport services industry (CPV code 60000000). The process was completed through an open procedure and has moved to the Award stage as of 9th July 2026. The contract's active period is set from 24th August 2026 to 7th July 2027, with a total awarded value of £21,660. Masood Ajaib is the contact point for Leicestershire County Council, and all documentation and further specifics are available for detailing on their procurement platform.

This tender, positioned within the public transport services sector, presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses with expertise in passenger transportation. It aligns well with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. With a fixed time frame and a clear service route, this contract provides a reliable revenue stream for businesses capable of fulfilling the logistical requirements. VG Taxis has been selected as the supplier, highlighting the competitive nature and potential for firms in this industry to partake in future procurements issued by public sector bodies like Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S179 Mainstream taxi to Lutterworth High School

Notice Description

Mainstream taxi - 8 passenger seater from Walton Holt, Husbands Bosworth, North Kilworth to Lutterworth High School as further specified in the documentation provided 1 year (1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0580f07b-0c0a-48eb-a247-46b99423d587
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f66f493-8a95-4e19-9865-6253cac08d65
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,660 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 7 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VG TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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