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title: "S286 Mainstream Taxi to Dove Bank Primary School"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# S286 Mainstream Taxi to Dove Bank Primary School

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ae7fda5-6d54-4878-9ee5-d466e198d14d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "S286 Mainstream Taxi to Dove Bank Primary School" contract, conducted by Leicestershire County Council, has reached the award stage. This tender falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, and is set in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. The tender period concluded on 4 August 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 25 August 2026 to 9 July 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £10,944, was given to GVN Cabs LTD, a large supplier, as of 5 August 2026. This contract involves providing taxi services with four passenger seats, not including the driver, facilitating transport from Thornton and Nailstone to Dove Bank Primary School.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services. As the process is open, it was particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their client base within the public sector. Companies with expertise in efficiently managing fleet operations and those capable of delivering timely school transport services would have found this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. This contract offers suppliers the chance to enhance their visibility and reputation while providing crucial services to the educational sector in Leicestershire.

## Notice

Taxi 4 passenger seats excluding driver from Thornton and Nailstone to Dove Bank Primary School

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf599b91-5b01-4e47-9aea-91ba81e39a81 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2026 - 9 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,944 |
| 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 | GVN CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf599b91-5b01-4e47-9aea-91ba81e39a81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf599b91-5b01-4e47-9aea-91ba81e39a81
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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