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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 08:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for providing mainstream taxi services from Lubenham and Market Harborough to Robert Smyth Academy. This transport service falls under the industry category of 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)' with a CPV code of 60000000. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The contract, valued at £10,732.80, will commence on 25th August 2026 and conclude on 9th July 2027. The award stage was completed on 29th July 2026, following the tender period that ended on 27th July 2026. The services are centred in England, United Kingdom, and the contract has been awarded to Town and County Taxis Ltd.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for entities specialising in taxi or transport services, particularly those focusing on education and regular commute services. Companies with a fleet sized to accommodate a six-passenger taxi service would find this contract appealing. The procurement process being open and inclusive of SMEs and VCSEs facilitates competitiveness, offering smaller businesses an even playing field to enter or expand within the public service domain, especially across educational institutions in the United Kingdom.

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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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
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

TOWN AND COUNTY TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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