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S197-Mainstream Taxi- Gartree High School & The Beauchamp College

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2026 at 09:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Leicestershire County Council for the provision of mainstream taxi services for Gartree High School and The Beauchamp College. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, with the project taking place in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, leading to the award stage. The award was officially active on 22nd July 2026, following the tender period which ended on 20th July 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 24th August 2026 and will conclude on 9th July 2027. The council office is located at County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and social enterprises, particularly those in the transport sector, looking to expand their client base by partnering with public sector entities. The winning supplier, Metro Taxi, indicates that organisations capable of providing reliable four-seater taxi services could benefit. Businesses with robust service delivery capabilities in local school transportation are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in public sector contracts not only enhances business growth but also strengthens the service profile within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S197-Mainstream Taxi- Gartree High School & The Beauchamp College

Notice Description

Taxi 4 seater from Houghton on the hill, Bushby, Gartree High School and The Beauchamp College

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc234d0-cafa-4460-9a30-aea81aac1491
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
£44 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,448 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

METRO TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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