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title: "S774 Mainstream Taxi to Ashby Schools"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-22"
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# S774 Mainstream Taxi to Ashby Schools

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c7a818b-392b-42a5-a3ab-94431bdf4980

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council recently concluded a procurement process titled "S774 Mainstream Taxi to Ashby Schools," categorised under transport services (excluding waste transport) in the industry. The process, managed through an open procurement method, reached the award stage with a contract valued at £9,600. This transportation service runs from Chilcote to Ivanhoe School, located in England, United Kingdom. The tender was part of an open procedure, and the award was granted on 22 July 2026, with the contract period set to start on 27 August 2026 and end on 13 July 2027. This contract was won by Abbey Cars, a large business entity based in Leicestershire.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector looking to engage with public sector contracts. Although the opportunity has been awarded, businesses specialising in transportation services, especially those experienced in managing school transport, can take note of such tenders for future participation. Such contracts are especially suitable for large enterprises that can provide reliable, large-scale logistical solutions. The process also highlights Leicestershire County Council's commitment to ensuring efficient transport services, offering a potential pathway for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in regional governmental tenders.

## Notice

S774 Mainstream Taxi with 4 passenger seats from Chilcote to Ivanhoe School

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2937c76c-756b-40b1-9c09-506c85860580 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2026 - 13 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABBEY CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2937c76c-756b-40b1-9c09-506c85860580

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2937c76c-756b-40b1-9c09-506c85860580
  22nd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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