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26 Jun 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council recently completed a procurement process for the provision of mainstream taxi services to Kibworth Mead Academy, titled "S402 Mainstream taxi to Kibworth Mead Academy." This contract focuses on transport services within England, specifically from Market Harborough, Little Bowden, Lubenham to Kibworth Mead Academy. The procurement followed an open procedure and was awarded on 26th June 2026. The contract, valued at £9,405, commenced on 26th August 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 9th July 2027. The process was tagged under the industry category of "Transport services," which excludes waste transport.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses in the transport industry, particularly those that specialise in passenger transport services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this contract, reflecting a supportive environment for a diverse range of business types. Companies with experience in providing local passenger transport services would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future procurement opportunities from the Leicestershire County Council and other regional authorities.

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Notice Title

S402 Mainstream taxi to Kibworth Mead Academy

Notice Description

Mainstream taxi - 4 passenger seater from Market Harborough, Little Bowden, Lubenham to Kibworth Mead Academy as further specified in the documentation provided. 1 year (1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59a04ce0-ebe7-495a-a2ed-bcb99a52eadb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b268f51d-eab0-4be9-817b-33855b58b94f
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
£9,405 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,405 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 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

TOWN & COUNTY TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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