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22 Jul 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a mainstream taxi service contract titled "S37 Mainstream Taxi Redmoor Academy." This service involves transport provisions with 4 passenger seats from Hinckley to Redmoor Academy in the UK. Operating under an open procedure, the contract was awarded on 22nd July 2026, following the tender period that closed on 20th July 2026. The contract's duration is from 26th August 2026 to 9th July 2027. The procurement falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, within the region of England.

This contract represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those offering taxi services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in such opportunities, given the procurement's suitability for these types of organisations. While the initial award was granted to A1 Taxi Booking Service Ltd, the completion of this contract emphasises the active demand in the transportation industry, which may offer further opportunities for competitive businesses looking to expand their service offerings.

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Notice Title

S37 Mainstream Taxi Redmoor Academy

Notice Description

S37 Mainstream Taxi with 4 passenger seats from Hinckley to Redmoor Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9df1ad7e-2998-4e56-97a8-d7feeccbccee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4fb409-257d-441e-8cbf-b4f90a7e2b74
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
£6,912 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,912 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 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

A1 TAXI BOOKING SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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