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22 Jul 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has concluded an open procurement for transport services, specifically for a taxi service with six passenger seats operating from Goadby, Carlton Curlieu, and West Langton to Church Langton Church of England Primary School. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to TOWN AND COUNTY TAXIS LTD on 22 July 2026. The contract, valued at £14,553.60, is scheduled to commence on 24 August 2026 and conclude on 9 July 2027. The process adhered to an open procedure, inviting a broad range of participants, with particular suitability noted for SMEs and VCSEs.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses in the transport service industry, particularly those specialising in specialised or local transport operations. The open procedure used in this tender allows various companies, especially SMEs, to showcase competitiveness and expand their service portfolios to include public sector engagements. Firms within Leicestershire or with logistical capabilities in this region could benefit significantly from participating in similar tenders and solidifying relationships with public sector bodies like Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

S233 Mainstream Taxi to Church Langton Church of England Primary School

Notice Description

Taxi 6 passenger seats excluding driver from Goadby, Carlton Curlieu, West Langton to Church Langton Church of England Primary School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce8a248a-3216-4930-acb4-9d32d643432f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e44a88a4-56dd-4ca0-922a-05ecd5fbeb4d
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
£75 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,553 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 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
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

TOWN AND COUNTY TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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