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S548 - Mainstream taxi to Countesthorpe Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2026 at 08:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "S548 - Mainstream taxi to Countesthorpe Academy". This contract falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and is set within England, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender process culminating on 30th June 2026 and the contract running from 25th August 2026 to 9th July 2027. The total value of the contract is £14,000. The award stage was achieved on 10th July 2026, and the contract was awarded to Adeson Cabs. The buying organisation, Leicestershire County Council, is located in Leicester, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in student transportation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this contract especially suitable given its scale and requirements. The commitment to a one-year period with an additional year option offers a stable income stream and the chance to establish a working relationship with a local government body. This opportunity could be particularly appealing for businesses looking to expand their footprint in local authority contracts or seeking to establish a reliable source of recurring revenue within the transportation category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S548 - Mainstream taxi to Countesthorpe Academy

Notice Description

Mainstream taxi - 4 passengers from Glenfield, Leicester Forest East, Braunstone to Countesthorpe Academy as further specified in the documentation provided 1 year (1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cff8fc7-dcdc-4b90-b73e-461575df32e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cc18f3-fb59-4444-941d-9e91247cc155
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
24 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

ADESON CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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