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28 Jul 2026 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed an open procurement process for transport services, specifically a taxi service with six passenger seats to facilitate travel to Thomas Estley Community College from Peatling Parva, Leire, and Frolesworth. The procurement, titled "S532 Mainstream Taxi to Thomas Estley Community College," falls under the transport services category (excluding waste transport) and was conducted via an open procedure. This award stage process was concluded on 28th July 2026, with NMI Taxi Ltd being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at GBP 15,360, will commence on 24th August 2026 and conclude on 7th July 2027 in the United Kingdom.

This opportunity allows businesses in the transport sector to seize contracts from public entities like Leicestershire County Council. It is particularly well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), expanding their portfolio through structured contractual engagements. Such tenders support business growth by providing steady work over an extended period, thus enhancing reputation and building capacity within local transport services.

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Notice Title

S532 Mainstream Taxi to Thomas Estley Community College

Notice Description

S532 Mainstream Taxi with 6 passenger seats from Peatling Parva, Leire and Frolesworth into Thomas Estley Community College

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-550bd430-1a60-49ac-8441-3efd5dc22e9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480a3be4-9143-47a3-9544-4b35a24ed6bb
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
£15,360 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,360 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 7 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

NMI TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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