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28 Jul 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has recently completed an open procedure procurement process for the provision of transport services, specifically a mainstream taxi service from Newbold Verdon and Stoke Golding to The Hinckley School in England, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services, concluded its tender stage on 27th July 2026 and has moved to the award stage on 28th July 2026, with a contract period starting on 26th August 2026 and ending on 9th July 2027. The contract was awarded to AC Taxi for a value of £18,816.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the transport services industry to engage with public sector projects and expand their business portfolios. Organisations that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this type of contract particularly beneficial. The open procurement method ensures a competitive process, encouraging diverse business participation and fostering opportunities for growth and collaboration with public sector entities like Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

S342 Mainstream Taxi Newbold Verdon and Stoke Golding to The Hinckley School

Notice Description

S342 Mainstream Taxi with 8 passenger seats from Newbold Verdon and Stoke Golding until The Hinckley School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4ca90d5-0dfc-4d8b-b773-cf0f3f445c19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c99066aa-508c-4d8d-8153-21ffb3b4ed06
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
£18,816 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,816 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

AC TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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