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28 Jul 2026 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has concluded the award stage for the contract titled "S633 Mainstream Taxi to The Roundhill Academy," under the transport services industry category. This procurement, executed through an open procedure, was aimed to provide taxi services from Scraptoft, Barkby Thorpe, to The Roundhill Academy in England. The contract period spans from 26th August 2026 to 9th July 2027. The tender process concluded on 21st July 2026, with the award finalised on 28th July 2026. The total contract value is £16,128, with ALI Taxis LTD, a large-scale supplier, winning the contract.

This tender presents a valuable business opportunity particularly for those specialising in transport services, specifically those equipped to handle passenger transport. It could be especially beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with a focus on providing sustainable transport solutions, given that the procurement process was inclusive and open. Businesses that can deliver reliable and efficient taxi services will find this contract an opportunity to showcase their capabilities and potentially expand their footprint in the public sector transport industry.

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Notice Title

S633 Mainstream Taxi to The Roundhill Academy

Notice Description

Taxi - 8 passenger seats excluding driver from Scraptoft, Barkby Thorpe to The Roundhill Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c37d2bc-83d8-4726-a9f7-868b06ca6cba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a9566a-dbe3-45e0-ad2a-23b301e67b26
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
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 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

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

ALI TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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