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16 Jul 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "S719-Mainstream Taxi- Humphrey Perkins" has been concluded by Leicestershire County Council, which served as the buying organisation. The procurement falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, and is located in England, United Kingdom. The process was conducted through an open procedure, and the award stage was reached on 16th July 2026. The contract period runs from 24th August 2026 to 9th July 2027.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing mainstream taxi services. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering them a chance to collaborate with a large local authority. Successful bidders, such as Premier Taxis Leicester Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their market presence and engage in broader public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

S719-Mainstream Taxi- Humphrey Perkins

Notice Description

S719-Mainstream Taxi- Humphrey Perkins

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e79a941-03de-41ab-ba44-3a50be8b7a52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54efb16-5242-4487-8b6d-9af7e534370c
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
£56 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,752 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 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

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

PREMIER TAXIS LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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