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S196- Mainstream Taxi -Ibstock Community college

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, acting as the contracting authority, has completed the public procurement process for providing mainstream taxi services to Ibstock Community College. This project falls under the transport services category, according to CPV classification 60000000. It is located in England, United Kingdom, and follows an open procedure procurement method. The tender process was initiated on 20th April 2026 and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 21st April 2026. The contract period is set from 27th April 2026 to 10th July 2026. The contract value amounts to £3,544, with services to be carried out by A1 Leicester Taxi Ltd.

This procurement presents a business growth opportunity primarily for SMEs, given the suitability criteria specified for small and medium enterprises. Companies in the transport sector, particularly those offering taxi services, are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. The engagement of a large-scale supplier like A1 Leicester Taxi Ltd illustrates the potential for scaling operations and forming strategic partnerships with local authorities. This type of tender can be particularly beneficial for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their foothold in regional transport services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

S196- Mainstream Taxi -Ibstock Community college

Notice Description

S196- Mainstream Taxi -Ibstock Community college

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a569c75-0e62-423b-b77d-ff737f8a14fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e4f2ed-2823-49f4-b73e-7c78d8f73dff
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
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
£42 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,544 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 1-6 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

A1 LEICESTER TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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