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24 Jul 2026 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed an open procurement process titled "S264-Mainstream Taxi-Kibworth Mead Academy," classified under transport services, excluding waste transport. This procurement centred around delivering services within England, United Kingdom, and the tender was officially awarded on 24th July 2026. The procurement process, which employed an open procedure, progressed to the award stage with the contract period scheduled from 26th August 2026 to 10th July 2027. The tender's total value amounted to £11,516, with the main procurement category being services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in transport services, particularly those seeking to expand their footprint in local government contracts. The suitability criteria indicate that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are well-positioned to participate in such tenders, given the inclusive procurement approach of the buying organisation. Companies specialising in efficient and reliable transportation services can leverage this opportunity to grow their business, enhance their portfolio, and build relationships with public sector entities such as Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

S264-Mainstream Taxi-Kibworth Mead Academy

Notice Description

S264-Mainstream Taxi-Kibworth Mead Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad61c15d-ee99-44e8-b7ea-9bcf8ce7e509
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612a380b-6105-4f1b-a5f5-ef0637b16276
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
£59 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,516 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2026 - 10 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

TAKE ME SERVICE LTD T/A ADT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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