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Award

30 Jul 2026 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for transportation services under an open procedure for a service classified under CPV code 60000000. The contract titled "S789 Mainstream Taxi to Lutterworth High School and John Wycliffe Primary School" involves providing taxi services with 6 passenger seats, excluding the driver, in the region of Lutterworth, England. The procurement process culminated in an award published on 30th July 2026, following the tender period which concluded on 21st July 2026. The contract spans from 24th August 2026 to 8th July 2027.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the transport services sector. Suitable candidates include SMEs and VCSEs equipped to deliver reliable and efficient passenger transport services. The awarded supplier, Pinnacle Drive Sure Ltd, illustrates the capability required to secure such contracts. By participating in similar procurement opportunities, enterprises can explore potential government contracts to expand their operations and increase their market presence in the transport industry within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

S789 Mainstream Taxi to Lutterworth High School and John Wycliffe Primary School

Notice Description

Taxi 6 passenger seats excluding driver from Lutterworth to Lutterworth High School and John Wycliffe Primary School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce295434-72fa-4815-aab1-8f4c17dd4ebf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad82552-961d-42ae-8d59-3298919ba277
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
£48 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,216 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 8 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

PINNACLE DRIVE SURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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