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Award

10 Jul 2026 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process to award a contract for transport services under the title "S200 Mainstream taxi to Castle Donnington College." This award covers the provision of a four-passenger seater taxi service from Ashby de la Zouch to Castle Donnington College. The procurement falls under the transport services industry category, with the contract period slated to run from 25th August 2026 to 9th July 2027. The open procedure procurement method was employed, and the value of the contract awarded to Coalville Cabs is £10,500. The award stage of this contracting process was finalised on 10th July 2026, subsequent to the tender period ending on 7th July 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those offering taxi services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to engage with contracts of this nature. Additionally, businesses located in or near the specified delivery region in England may find this tender advantageous to expand their service offerings. The successful bidder, Coalville Cabs, exemplifies the potential for regional transport firms to benefit from participating in public procurement processes, thereby fostering business growth and market presence.

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Notice Title

S200 Mainstream taxi to Castle Donnington College

Notice Description

Mainstream taxi - 4 passenger seater from Ashby de la Zouch to Castle Donnington College as further specified in the documentation provided. 1 year (1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd172ba3-7c37-472c-8591-a1001db2e4ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156627a3-7493-4004-89a6-5ee0a4b9e595
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
£10,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
24 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

COALVILLE CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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