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Award

04 Aug 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "S333 Mainstream Taxi from Odstone to Congerstone Primary School," which falls under the transport services category. The process utilised an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 3rd August 2026. The contract, valued at £18,508.80, will run from 26th August 2026 to 9th July 2027 and is set to operate within the United Kingdom. The procurement targeted SMEs and VCSEs, aiming to enhance community engagement in public contracts.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing taxi and passenger transport services. Smaller enterprises and those connected to community services could find this contract especially attractive, given the suitability considerations. Engaging with such public procurement processes can enhance business credibility and provide stable revenue opportunities, fostering long-term growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

S333 Mainstream Taxi from Odstone to Congerstone Primary School

Notice Description

S333 Mainstream Taxi with 8 passenger seats from Odstone to Congerstone Primary School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bfd062f-9582-4e8b-9a72-2014d7d6ee96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4272145-4d26-4bad-ad78-034f1ce295a5
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
£18,508 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,508 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
25 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

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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