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SC17346

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Jan 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "SC17346 Social Care Transport" contract under an open procedure. This contract, classified under the transport services category, specifically excludes waste transport. It is located in England, United Kingdom, with an overall value of £5,683.20. The award stage concluded on 19th January 2026, with the contract period beginning on 2nd February 2026 and anticipated to end on 27th January 2031. This procurement was conducted to efficiently address transport service needs within the social care sector, with ABC Taxis Leicester appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for transport service providers, particularly SMEs, by offering a long-term contract of five years. Companies specialising in social care logistics or those looking to expand their client base in regional transport services would find this tender particularly beneficial. The open procedure procurement method ensures a competitive landscape, providing diverse businesses the chance to engage with public sector needs in Leicester. Suitable bidders are encouraged to consider similar upcoming opportunities to foster growth and establish a relationship with entities like Leicestershire County Council within the region.

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Notice Title

SC17346

Notice Description

Social Care Transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69c8cd68-4c03-44e5-bcd0-a2427d43c69a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef6bfea-d191-46f7-97be-f5d8c15dcb30
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
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
£5,683 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,683 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 27 Jan 2031 4-5 years
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
David Whitehurst
Contact Email
david.whitehurst@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163053215

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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