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27 Jul 2026 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Mainstream Taxi S403 Iveshead School" was conducted by Leicestershire County Council, located at County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically transport services, within the region of England, United Kingdom. The process followed an open procedure and reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 24th July 2026. The overall value of the tender was £9,120 and was intended to provide transport services from 27th July 2026 to 6th July 2027, with the deadline for the tender submission having been on 23rd July 2026.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for companies in the transport service industry that are suitably equipped to supply regular taxi services to an educational institution. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), as well as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), were considered suitable for this contract, promoting diverse participation in the procurement process. The awarded supplier, Coalville Cabs Ltd, a large-scale organisation, showcases that the tender was highly competitive, opening avenues for companies of various sizes to engage in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Mainstream Taxi S403 Iveshead School

Notice Description

Mainstream Taxi S403 Iveshead School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65f926c0-03fc-4862-bbc0-38092b4256a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83670b0-c548-4dc0-b38b-fe147ddb3136
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
£48 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 6 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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