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title: "S179 Mainstream taxi to Lutterworth High School"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# S179 Mainstream taxi to Lutterworth High School

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1adb267a-160f-4135-8a92-c92d931673a8

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, located at County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester, has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "S179 Mainstream taxi to Lutterworth High School" under the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport). The procurement, done through an open procedure, reached the award stage with a contract commencement date set for 24th August 2026 and completion on 7th July 2027. The contract involves providing an 8-passenger taxi from Walton Holt, Husbands Bosworth, and North Kilworth to Lutterworth High School, with the service valued at £22,000. The award decision was made on 10th July 2026, shortly after the tender period closed on 8th July 2026.

This opportunity is fertile ground for businesses looking to expand within the transport services sector, particularly those capable of accommodating consistent school transport needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for such engagements, fostering deeper market involvement and growth potential. The awarded supplier, VG Taxis, demonstrates the feasibility for established transport providers to enhance their portfolio by securing public contracts that align with their operational capabilities. This contract is a precedent for transport service providers seeking similar opportunities that aid in business diversification and community service integration.

## Notice

Mainstream taxi - 8 passenger seater from Walton Holt, Husbands Bosworth, North Kilworth to Lutterworth High School as further specified in the documentation provided 1 year (1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf569ce-a0fb-4d0b-86cd-7589d848f9bb |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 7 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114 |
| 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 | VG TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf569ce-a0fb-4d0b-86cd-7589d848f9bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf569ce-a0fb-4d0b-86cd-7589d848f9bb
  10th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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