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S200 Mainstream taxi to Castle Donnington College

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2026 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "S200 Mainstream taxi to Castle Donnington College" contract was completed by the Leicestershire County Council. This project falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and is set in England, United Kingdom. The contract stage has been finalised with an active award as of 9th July 2026. The contract, valued at £10,450, runs from 25th August 2026 to 9th July 2027. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, allowing wide participation, and had a tender period deadline of 25th June 2026.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those capable of providing taxi services matching the specified criteria of a 4-passenger seater. Given the suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses in these categories would find this contract particularly favourable. The successful supplier, Coalville Cabs, demonstrates that large companies are also competitive in this space. Businesses aiming to secure similar contracts could leverage this type of engagement to expand their portfolio within the public sector transport services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S200 Mainstream taxi to Castle Donnington College

Notice Description

Mainstream taxi - 4 passenger seater from Ashby de la Zouch to Castle Donnington College as further specified in the documentation provided. 1 year (1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55d44d45-b8e4-4bef-969a-86ee04a35a77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b081ed-c7df-479e-a36a-318ee2998cde
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
£10,450 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 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
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

COALVILLE CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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