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S138 -Mainstream taxi- Humphrey Perkins

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 May 2026 at 15:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "S138 - Mainstream taxi - Humphrey Perkins" was conducted by Leicestershire County Council, a prominent local authority in England, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and was executed using an open procedure. The tendering phase concluded on 24th April 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st May 2026 to 29th May 2026. As of the latest information, the procurement stage is at the award phase and Leicestershire County Council has completed the award on 11th May 2026. The awarded contract, worth £1,080, was granted to DRIVE 4 IT TAXIS, a large-scale supplier.

This tender offers beneficial opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly for those with the capacity to deliver mainstream taxi services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), were considered suitable for this tender, indicating an inclusive procurement approach. Companies capable of providing reliable and efficient taxi services within the given timeframe, especially those with a strong presence or operations in the United Kingdom, would be well-suited to similar opportunities promoted by Leicestershire County Council in future procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S138 -Mainstream taxi- Humphrey Perkins

Notice Description

S138 -Mainstream taxi- Humphrey Perkins

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbd7d64f-1647-4910-9a0c-0979c9f80e55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a8cee1-d272-4c9c-87cf-690592ffb56a
Current Stage
Award
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
£54 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,080 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 29 May 2026 30 days
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

DRIVE 4 IT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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