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SC17357

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "SC17357", managed by Leicestershire County Council, pertains to the provision of Social Care Transport services. Classified under the transport services industry (excluding waste transport), the process utilised an open procedure, indicating an open procurement method. This award stage concludes with PS Taxi's being appointed as the supplier. The primary location for service delivery is England, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £8,016, spans from 3rd February 2026 to 26th January 2031, following its completion on 27th January 2026.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in transport services and those that can cater to social care transport needs. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE) are deemed suitable, encouraging diverse business engagement. Organisations akin to PS Taxi's can leverage this opportunity to secure long-term partnerships with government entities like Leicestershire County Council, thus fostering sustainability and expansion in public procurement sectors.

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Notice Title

SC17357

Notice Description

Social Care Transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf177c02-47bb-43fa-9f22-841717fa39c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcdd5baa-03bf-421d-9314-91e056d3a2f2
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
£8,016 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,016 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 26 Jan 2031 4-5 years
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

PS TAXI'S

Further Information

Notice Documents

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