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SC17372

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has concluded the procurement process titled "SC17372," focusing on Social Care Transport services. This contract, classified under transport services, is scheduled to operate throughout England, United Kingdom, with a contract period from 29th January 2026 to 28th January 2031. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, allowing for wide participation, and concluded with an award on 27th January 2026. Key stakeholders, including Leicestershire County Council as the buying authority and ABC Taxis Leicester as the supplier, have been instrumental in this process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies in the transport industry that can provide reliable social care transport services. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its broad eligibility. With a contract value of £7,680, businesses with the capability to operate in the transport sector within the UK stand to benefit from the long-term stability this five-year contract offers.

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Notice Title

SC17372

Notice Description

Social Care Transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddf7089c-697d-4386-a480-00bac269d785
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ecab19-7549-4135-8781-3fbb756ba8c6
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
£7,680 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2031 Over 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

ABC TAXIS LECIESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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