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S145 Mainstream Taxi to Ibstock School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2026 at 09:22

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract titled "S145 Mainstream Taxi to Ibstock School" within the transport services industry category, specifically for taxi services. This contract, classified under the CPV code 60000000, involves transportation between locations such as Orton on the Hill, Sheepy Magna, and Market Bosworth to Ibstock School in England. The procurement process followed an open procedure, transitioning through the tender and award stages, with the award finalised on 22nd July 2026. The contract period is set from 25th August 2026 through to 9th July 2027, with a total contract value of £14,400.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing taxi services. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria outlined in the tender. Businesses in the transportation sector seeking to expand within the East Midlands or add valuable public sector partnerships can gain significant exposure and revenue through such government contracts. With Leicestershire County Council as the key buyer, this opportunity promises stability and a strengthened portfolio for successful bidders, as evidenced by the award to Coalville Cabs LTD, a large supplier in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S145 Mainstream Taxi to Ibstock School

Notice Description

Taxi 4 passenger seats excluding driver - Orton on the Hill, Sheepy Magna, Market Bosworth to Ibstock School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bbb49d5-e909-4b1c-ae44-cac90e03dd84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c559dd5-66c6-4a8c-ae80-1761b4d14df7
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
£75 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 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
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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

COALVILLE CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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