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S301 Mainstream Taxi to Humphrey Perkins School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 09:54

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by Leicestershire County Council for the provision of mainstream taxi services to Humphrey Perkins School. The contract, titled "S301 Mainstream Taxi to Humphrey Perkins School," falls under the transport services industry category. The service involves transporting students from Ibstock, Loughborough to the school in Leicestershire, England. The open procedure procurement method was used, with the tender reaching its award stage on 29th July 2026. The contract period is set from 24th August 2026 to 9th July 2027, valued at £13,363.20.

This tender presents potential opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those providing taxi services. The open procurement process suggests it was accessible to various suppliers, with suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating an inclusive opportunity for market participation. Companies looking to expand their services in the education transport sector would find this contract a useful addition to their portfolio, especially those with a focus on regional operations within the UK. COALVILLE CABS LTD, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, showcasing the viability for similar-sized transport service providers to vie for such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S301 Mainstream Taxi to Humphrey Perkins School

Notice Description

Taxi 4 passenger seats excluding driver from Ibstock, Loughborough to Humphrey Perkins School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d59b76b-8603-4360-8249-32ad20f0d45c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09d7d0e8-762f-43f3-8d0e-f619c75bd403
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
£69 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,363 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 9 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

COALVILLE CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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