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09 Jul 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "S180 Mainstream taxi to Lutterworth High School and Lutterworth College" project, a transport service contract within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of England. The tender, identified under "LEICSCC001-DN819913-94240563", follows the open procedure and was tagged at the award stage on 9th July 2026, with the contract set to commence on 24th August 2026 and conclude on 7th July 2027. The project is classified under the CPV code 60000000, which pertains to transport services excluding waste transport, and was valued at £22,287. The tender offers a transport service for students from multiple localities to their educational institutions for a duration of one year.

This contract presents a promising opportunity for businesses within the transport services sector, especially those equipped to provide passenger taxi services. With an open procurement method, a wide range of firms, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), can find this contract engaging, as the procurement process encourages broader competition and inclusivity. The awarded supplier, A1 Leicester Taxi, showcases potential for large-scale businesses or those aspiring to expand their operations in educational transport services by engaging in similar contracts initiated by local councils.

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Notice Title

S180 Mainstream taxi to Lutterworth High School and Lutterworth College

Notice Description

Mainstream taxi - 8 passenger seater from Shawell, South Kilworth, Walcote, Gilmorton, Misterton to Lutterworth High School and Lutterworth College as further specified in the documentation provided. 1 year (1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-851d33e5-98a6-4f65-ae20-511ead910a41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06519a99-fef5-49b0-9459-0489ad13ad16
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
£22,287 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,287 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 7 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

A1 LEICESTER TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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