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Mainstream Taxi S731 Iveshead School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jul 2026 at 08:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, based in Leicester, has completed the procurement process for the "Mainstream Taxi S731 Iveshead School" service, categorized under transport services (excluding waste transport). The award stage was finalized on 24th July 2026, with the contract beginning on 26th August 2026 and concluding on 6th July 2027. This open procedure targeted services within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. A substantial award value of GBP 12,350 underscores the significance of this contract.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those experienced in mainstream taxi services, to engage with public contracts and expand their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are encouraged to participate, highlighting inclusivity in the tendering process. The award to Drive 4 It Taxis—a large-scale supplier—demonstrates potential for well-established firms to secure significant local government contracts and enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mainstream Taxi S731 Iveshead School

Notice Description

Mainstream Taxi S731 Iveshead School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e8ad28d-b2f3-4ce5-8311-3ad53e839314
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa6c81fd-f341-4f24-8126-3f5aa18c761d
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
£65 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2026 - 6 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

DRIVE 4 IT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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