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title: "S177 Mainstream taxi to Lutterworth High School"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# S177 Mainstream taxi to Lutterworth High School

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba4e812b-9005-4df5-9e51-61ab2189470f

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a transport services contract titled "S177 Mainstream taxi to Lutterworth High School," under the classification of transport services excluding waste, coded CPV 60000000. This contract involves providing a mainstream taxi service capable of transporting up to 6 passengers from Catthorpe, Shawell, and Lutterworth to Lutterworth High School in England, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, indicating transparency and competitiveness, with the tender period concluding on 8th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 24th August 2026 and will last until 7th July 2027, marking its status from the award stage.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), although the awarded contract went to the large-scale supplier, Smart Plus Taxis. Businesses focusing on transport services in the East Midlands region, specifically those with experience in school transportation, would be well-suited to engage in such opportunities. The open procurement process encourages various enterprises to compete for future tenders, promoting fair competition and the potential for expanding service offerings.

## Notice

Mainstream taxi - 6 passenger seater from Catthorpe, Shawell, Lutterworth 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/d2a242ae-d8d7-41a4-8a74-6d9dfc4a668e |
| 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 | £16,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86 |
| 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 | SMART PLUS TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a242ae-d8d7-41a4-8a74-6d9dfc4a668e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a242ae-d8d7-41a4-8a74-6d9dfc4a668e
  10th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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