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SC17354

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Leicestershire County Council, involves a completed tender titled "SC17354" focused on Social Care Transport services. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically transport services, with procurement activity located in England, United Kingdom. The award stage was completed with an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 26th January 2026, and the contract period is scheduled to run from 31st January 2026 to 30th January 2031. The opening of this contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in transport services to engage with substantial long-term commitments. This procurement was conducted through the Open procedure, ensuring a fair and competitive process.

This contract can significantly contribute to business growth, particularly for enterprises that specialise in transport services excluding waste transport. It offers a five-year contract period, providing a stable revenue stream for the successful supplier, B A Taxi. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are recognised as suitable participants, indicating that the council encourages diverse business engagement. Companies that are equipped to handle social care transport logistics in England would find this contract particularly advantageous due to the structured demand and potential for long-term partnerships with a governmental buyer.

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Notice Title

SC17354

Notice Description

Social Care Trasnport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a9e8f8a-7e1f-45c8-a746-06633e7c5d0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/366c587c-9597-4d09-a61a-6dfec5013070
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
£5,280 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,280 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
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
David Whitehurst
Contact Email
david.whitehurst@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163053215

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

B A TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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