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S196 -Mainstream Taxi - Ibstock School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Aug 2026 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has recently completed the procurement process under the tender titled "S196 - Mainstream Taxi - Ibstock School," which falls within the transport services industry. The tender was conducted through an open procedure and was aimed at providing taxi services for Ibstock School. The procurement covered the region of England, United Kingdom, with the contract running from 25th August 2026 to 9th July 2027. The tender was completed on 6th August 2026, and the contract value is set at £8,985.60. The procurement was designed to be inclusive, offering opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, specifically those capable of delivering on contractual obligations in educational transport. Small and medium enterprises, as well as VCSEs, would find this tender particularly accommodating due to its inclusive procurement strategy. Companies like COALVILLE CABS LTD, which secured the contract with its large-scale capability, illustrate how businesses with capacity and expertise in regional transport services can effectively compete and benefit from such public contracts, thereby fostering business growth through governmental partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S196 -Mainstream Taxi - Ibstock School

Notice Description

S196 -Mainstream Taxi - Ibstock School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c21c3ae1-60c2-4bd9-9f08-10c35b4f581d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/427688e7-bb61-4a92-9da0-28236cd29135
Current Stage
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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
£46 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,985 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20263 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

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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