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S144 Mainstream Taxi to Ibstock School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2026 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "S144 Mainstream Taxi to Ibstock School" tender. This contract involves providing 8-seater taxi services to transport students from Coalville, Whitwick, and Hugglescote to Ibstock School in England. The industry category for this procurement is transport services, excluding waste transport, identified by CPV code 60000000. The contract period will commence on 25th August 2026 and conclude on 9th July 2027. This open procurement method followed an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 20th July 2026, leading to the award status being activated on 21st July 2026. The process was valued at £16,128 and reflects the council's commitment to providing essential transport services within the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, offering a chance to establish a working relationship with a prominent local authority like Leicestershire County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this opportunity accessible, promoting inclusivity in public tenders. With the contract having been awarded to Coalville Cabs LTD, large-scale taxi service providers may benefit from observing strategic partnerships or subcontracting arrangements, positioning themselves for future tenders. This procurement aligns with services that cater to educational institutions, thus offering growth prospects for businesses focused on logistical support within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S144 Mainstream Taxi to Ibstock School

Notice Description

Taxi 8 seater from Coalville, Whitwick, Hugglescote to Ibstock School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b8a49f9-911d-4b49-aee8-c28f9e3d410d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48cd1537-b3c9-439f-9619-b0717da16e55
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
£84 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,128 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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