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SC16262

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Sep 2025 at 09:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, based in Leicester, has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "SC16262 Social Care Transport". The procurement falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, and was conducted through an open procedure. The initial tender stage concluded on 12th September 2025, and the contract was awarded on the same date. The contract period spans from 15th September 2025 to 30th September 2030, with services to be delivered across the United Kingdom, specifically in England. This award stage has been duly published on 15th September 2025, marking the process as complete.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses involved in providing transport services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are ideally suited to engage in such procurements. The contract is structured to create stable, long-term partnerships, fostering business growth and community service enhancement. PS Taxis, recognised as the supplier for this contract, underlines the potential for large-scale enterprises to successfully compete and secure similar future opportunities in the sector. Businesses looking to expand their reach in the public sector transport services can look towards leveraging similar open procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC16262

Notice Description

Social Care Transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e65fe52-4cc7-4e3c-9363-fcc93af6172c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ad7ceb-2b47-4b0a-9d88-8d22eec66cad
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
£3,580 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
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

PS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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