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S304 Mainstream Taxi from Barkby to Orchard Mead Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2026 at 12:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, operating out of County Hall in Leicester, has successfully completed the tender process titled "S304 Mainstream Taxi from Barkby to Orchard Mead Academy," focusing on transport services within the UK. This open procedure tender falls under the category of transport services and sees ABC Taxis (Leicester) Ltd as the awarded supplier. Key dates show that the award was published on 30th July 2026, with the contract set to commence on 26th August 2026 and conclude on 9th July 2027. This particular contract, valued at £6,144, highlights the council's commitment to providing streamlined transportation solutions within England.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), which the tender suitability criteria actively promote. Companies specialising in passenger transport can benefit from this and similar contracts, fostering potential long-term partnerships with local government entities. Engaging in these public contracts not only expands business portfolios but also supports community services, indirectly contributing to regional economic activity. Businesses that can efficiently provide tailored localised transport solutions will find this area ripe for sustainable growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S304 Mainstream Taxi from Barkby to Orchard Mead Academy

Notice Description

S304 Mainstream 4 seater taxi from Barkby to Orchard Mead Academy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64a82ff2-5e62-4743-9390-69a9f25e14b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43967d28-fc34-4021-b842-b9d611c81834
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
£6,144 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,144 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 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

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

ABC TAXIS (LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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