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S286 Mainstream Taxi to Dove Bank Primary School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2026 at 08:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "S286 Mainstream Taxi to Dove Bank Primary School" contract, conducted by Leicestershire County Council, has reached the award stage. This tender falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, and is set in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. The tender period concluded on 4 August 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 25 August 2026 to 9 July 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £10,944, was given to GVN Cabs LTD, a large supplier, as of 5 August 2026. This contract involves providing taxi services with four passenger seats, not including the driver, facilitating transport from Thornton and Nailstone to Dove Bank Primary School.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services. As the process is open, it was particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their client base within the public sector. Companies with expertise in efficiently managing fleet operations and those capable of delivering timely school transport services would have found this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. This contract offers suppliers the chance to enhance their visibility and reputation while providing crucial services to the educational sector in Leicestershire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S286 Mainstream Taxi to Dove Bank Primary School

Notice Description

Taxi 4 passenger seats excluding driver from Thornton and Nailstone to Dove Bank Primary School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ae7fda5-6d54-4878-9ee5-d466e198d14d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf599b91-5b01-4e47-9aea-91ba81e39a81
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
£57 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,944 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

GVN CABS

Further Information

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