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Award

22 Jul 2026 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of mainstream taxi services, titled "S634 Mainstream Taxi from Melton Mowbray and Sileby to The Roundhill Academy." Classified under the transport services industry category and based in England, United Kingdom, this contract has been awarded following an open procedure. The procurement phase reached the "award" stage with the award date noted as 22nd July 2026. The contract period is slated to commence on 26th August 2026 and end on 9th July 2027, with a total contract value of £15,033.60.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing reliable taxi services for local educational institutions. Companies such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete in similar future initiatives due to their suitability focus. The open procedure utilised in this tender allows for expansive competition, encouraging diverse business participation and fostering growth within the regional transportation landscape.

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Notice Title

S634 Mainstream Taxi from Melton Mowbray and Sileby to The Roundhill Academy

Notice Description

S634 Mainstream Taxi with 6 passenger seats from Melton Mowbray and Sileby to The Roundhill Academy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-328eb6ad-e752-47de-9546-1e48161c18ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a3cf9f-f0e9-41a4-bfa3-9a0e778949a1
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
£15,033 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,033 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks 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

PS TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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