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S774 Mainstream Taxi to Ashby Schools

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2026 at 10:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council recently concluded a procurement process titled "S774 Mainstream Taxi to Ashby Schools," categorised under transport services (excluding waste transport) in the industry. The process, managed through an open procurement method, reached the award stage with a contract valued at £9,600. This transportation service runs from Chilcote to Ivanhoe School, located in England, United Kingdom. The tender was part of an open procedure, and the award was granted on 22 July 2026, with the contract period set to start on 27 August 2026 and end on 13 July 2027. This contract was won by Abbey Cars, a large business entity based in Leicestershire.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector looking to engage with public sector contracts. Although the opportunity has been awarded, businesses specialising in transportation services, especially those experienced in managing school transport, can take note of such tenders for future participation. Such contracts are especially suitable for large enterprises that can provide reliable, large-scale logistical solutions. The process also highlights Leicestershire County Council's commitment to ensuring efficient transport services, offering a potential pathway for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in regional governmental tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S774 Mainstream Taxi to Ashby Schools

Notice Description

S774 Mainstream Taxi with 4 passenger seats from Chilcote to Ivanhoe School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c7a818b-392b-42a5-a3ab-94431bdf4980
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2937c76c-756b-40b1-9c09-506c85860580
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
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
£9,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2026 - 13 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ABBEY CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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