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Mainstream Taxi S119 John Ferneley College

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jul 2026 at 08:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has recently completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the provision of mainstream taxi services, specifically titled "Mainstream Taxi S119 John Ferneley College". This tender falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and is set within the United Kingdom, specifically the region of England. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, aiming to facilitate broad participation. The contract for these services was awarded on 24th July 2026, with the contract period running from 26th August 2026 to 6th July 2027. The tender deadline was 23rd July 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies in the transportation sector. With a contract valued at £10,450, businesses that provide taxi or similar transport services in the specified geographical region can benefit greatly from this local government contract. The tender was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting an open and inclusive competitive field. Businesses that focus on providing efficient, reliable, and safe transport services would be well-positioned to benefit from participating in similar procurement processes in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mainstream Taxi S119 John Ferneley College

Notice Description

Mainstream Taxi S119 John Ferneley College

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ed9a051-b81a-41f9-a0ef-87f8e259d88a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbed5e29-ece1-4a53-992b-e622d909fd01
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
£55 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2026 - 6 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

MELTON PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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