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S52 Mainstream Taxi from Lubenham and Market Harborough to Robert Smyth

Leicestershire County Council

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29 Jul 2026 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council procured a mainstream taxi service for six passenger seats, transporting pupils from Lubenham and Market Harborough to Robert Smyth Academy. The requirement falls within passenger transport services and is classified under CPV 60000000. The service is delivered in England, with the council as the buying organisation. The route links the two named communities with the academy, so relevant suppliers are operators able to provide reliable school transport on this journey and manage scheduled passenger movements. This is a passenger transport services requirement rather than a vehicle supply, construction or general facilities contract. The operating model suits taxi and private-hire businesses with appropriate vehicles and practical capacity for a six-seat school route.

The procurement has been awarded following an open procedure. Bids closed on 27 July 2026 at 9:00am, and the contract was awarded on 29 July 2026 to Town and County Taxis Ltd. The awarded value is £10,732.80 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 25 August 2026 to 9 July 2027. The tender’s estimated value was also £10,732.80. The procurement was assessed as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. One requirement is described, covering the taxi journey from Lubenham and Market Harborough to Robert Smyth Academy. No separate lots or additional evaluation criteria are recorded.

This award demonstrates a defined local demand for scheduled school transport connecting Lubenham and Market Harborough with Robert Smyth Academy. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need a suitable taxi or private-hire vehicle with capacity for six passengers, dependable availability for the specified school journey, and the operational ability to deliver consistent pick-up and drop-off services. Local knowledge of the route and surrounding communities would support dependable delivery, while clear arrangements for vehicle availability, driver cover and day-to-day communication would help demonstrate resilience. The opportunity is particularly relevant to smaller transport operators, community transport organisations and social enterprises whose operating scale matches a single scheduled passenger route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S52 Mainstream Taxi from Lubenham and Market Harborough to Robert Smyth

Notice Description

S52 Mainstream Taxi with 6 passenger seats from Lubenham and Market Harborough to Robert Smyth Academy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41c1d5bd-1132-492b-af66-1497f70146de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33bec7bb-d90f-4358-8f5c-c215c5f1b82e
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
£10,732 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,732 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20262 months 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

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
Postcode Area
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

Town and County Taxis Ltd

Further Information

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