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SC17522

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for contract SC17522, concerning social care transport services, with a focus on the transport sector excluding waste transport, under CPV code 60000000. The open procedure procurement method led to an active award to Mountsorrel Taxis Ltd, a large supplier. The tender process concluded on 12th February 2026 and the contract, valued at £2,928, will commence on 13th February 2026 and run until 12th February 2031. This project is located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those catering to social care needs. The open procedure method means that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to partake, fostering business growth through governmental contracts. Companies with experience in managing transport logistics and a commitment to social responsibility within England are particularly well-suited for such opportunities. The partnership with Leicestershire County Council, a well-established local government entity, further adds value and trust in business expansion via public sector collaboration.

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Notice Title

SC17522

Notice Description

Social Care Transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b571994-f9e1-4d5e-9a15-fffff8716191
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/367ef29f-9d08-4756-a1e2-91851c785013
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
£2,928 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,928 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 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
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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

MOUNTSORREL TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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