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21 Jul 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed an open procurement process for providing mainstream taxi services from Bagworth, Newbold Verdon, and Desford to Brookvale Groby Learning Campus. Classified under the transport services industry category, the contract aims to enhance regional transport in England. The award stage was finalised on 21 July 2026, with Coalville Cabs Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £12,480, will commence on 24 August 2026 and conclude on 9 July 2027. The procurement method was an open procedure, catering to both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those capable of fulfilling local government contracts. It is well-suited for enterprises that specialise in providing reliable taxi services, especially those aiming to expand their client base within educational transport. The open procedure allowed for competitive bidding, offering a fair chance to small, adaptive firms as well as established transport providers looking to enhance their service portfolios through public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

S155 Mainstream Taxi from Bagworth, Newbold Verdon , Desford to Brookvale School

Notice Description

S155 Mainstream Taxi, 4 seats from Bagworth, Newbold Verdon and Desford to Brookvale Groby Learning Campus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-593faca1-cf7e-4a9e-b991-a4a3a3d6e851
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cf16b27-75bb-48b8-9027-6d5d51350328
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
£12,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 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

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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