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30 Jul 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "S417 Mainstream Taxi to Bringhurst Primary School" has concluded with the award stage. Initiated by Leicestershire County Council, this process entailed transporting service within the transport services industry category, specifically for a 4-seater taxi route between Stockerston and Bringhurst Primary in England, United Kingdom. Using an open procedure as the procurement method, this tender was valued at £10,540.80 and targeted completion within the contract period from 1st September 2026 to 22nd July 2027. The tender process was completed by 30th July 2026, with Town and County Taxis Ltd awarded the contract.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those focused on local or school transportation. Due to its open procurement method, it provided a level playing ground for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage competitively. Businesses equipped with resources and experience in logistical management and passenger safety, with a focus on regional transport within England, would find such opportunities meritorious for growth and expansion in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

S417 Mainstream Taxi to Bringhurst Primary School

Notice Description

S417 Mainstream 4 seater taxi from Stockerston to Bringhurst Primary

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4ea87f5-6eb5-431e-a5b0-48ffc6c9e54d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f2a54a1-8495-4bdd-ab5a-fd97749b13d4
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
£10,540 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 22 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

TOWN AND COUNTY TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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