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Mainstream Taxi S335 Houlton School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2026 at 15:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has recently completed an open procurement procedure for "Mainstream Taxi S335 Houlton School," classified under transport services. This contract, valued at £6076 GBP, covers services in England, United Kingdom, with M & M Cabs Ltd awarded the contract. The procurement process reached the award stage on 20th March 2026, following the tender period that ended on 9th March 2026. The services are scheduled to be provided between 16th March 2026 and 17th July 2026.

The tender presents opportunities for companies in the transport services sector, particularly those familiar with educational transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in similar procurement processes. With the open procedure ensuring competitive bidding, businesses providing efficient and reliable transport services are well-positioned to compete for upcoming opportunities from Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mainstream Taxi S335 Houlton School

Notice Description

Mainstream Taxi S335 Houlton School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77b4e8b7-05f8-4fc7-86e7-3dc6238efa91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca17495d-0366-4229-867f-8c91bebe871d
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
£86 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,076 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 1-6 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

M & M CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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