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S261 Mainstream Taxi South Charnwood High School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2025 at 12:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council awarded a contract for transport services, specifically a taxi service with a capacity of four passenger seats, connecting Barlestone, Desford, and Merry Lees to South Charnwood High School in England. The procurement process followed an open procedure and was completed successfully, with the award being finalised on 4th August 2025. The contract period spans from 28th August 2025 to 10th July 2026, providing ample time for service delivery. The tender falls under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" category, offering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) a competitive opportunity.

This award presents growth prospects for businesses specialising in transportation services located in the UK that are capable of fulfilling the contract requirements. Companies like COALVILLE CABS LTD, which was the successful supplier, can leverage this tender to enhance their service distribution and business reputation in local communities. The focus on SME and VCSE suitability suggests that smaller and socially-conscious firms will find this tender aligned with their operational capacities, offering a pathway to expand their clientele and operational footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S261 Mainstream Taxi South Charnwood High School

Notice Description

Taxi - 4 passenger seats from Barlestone, Desford, Merry Lees to South Charnwood High School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9f81208-7f61-49f0-8b4f-4bab076a4c83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65080c9f-6b87-4159-8025-59e9fe2753e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£49 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 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
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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

COALVILLE CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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