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S240 -Mainstream Taxi -The Martin High School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 08:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "S240 - Mainstream Taxi - The Martin High School," conducted by Leicestershire County Council, involved the provision of transport services within England, United Kingdom. The tender followed an open procedure, classified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services, excluding waste transport. This process progressed to the award stage, with an active contract granted to EVEREST TAXIS LTD on 15th July 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £11,328, will remain in effect from 24th August 2026 to 9th June 2027.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those experienced in mainstream taxi services, to engage in public sector contracts. The suitability criteria indicate a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), thereby encouraging a diverse range of businesses to compete. Companies with experience in providing reliable and efficient taxi services to educational institutions would find this tender to be well-aligned with their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S240 -Mainstream Taxi -The Martin High School

Notice Description

S240 -Mainstream Taxi -The Martin High School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4620ef2-3d17-42f0-9c06-0c816055cb4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7716c66c-35d4-44d0-92ef-0c19146ea8b6
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
£11,328 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 9 Jun 2027 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

EVEREST TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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