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title: "S197-Mainstream Taxi- Gartree High School & The Beauchamp College"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# S197-Mainstream Taxi- Gartree High School & The Beauchamp College

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc2ce321-31da-40de-8494-b79a5e8ae01a

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Leicestershire County Council for the provision of mainstream taxi services for Gartree High School and The Beauchamp College. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, with the project taking place in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, leading to the award stage. The award was officially active on 22nd July 2026, following the tender period which ended on 20th July 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 24th August 2026 and will conclude on 9th July 2027. The council office is located at County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and social enterprises, particularly those in the transport sector, looking to expand their client base by partnering with public sector entities. The winning supplier, Metro Taxi, indicates that organisations capable of providing reliable four-seater taxi services could benefit. Businesses with robust service delivery capabilities in local school transportation are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in public sector contracts not only enhances business growth but also strengthens the service profile within the community.

## Notice

Taxi 4 seater from Houghton on the hill, Bushby, Gartree High School and The Beauchamp College

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc234d0-cafa-4460-9a30-aea81aac1491 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 9 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,448 |
| 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 | METRO TAXI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc234d0-cafa-4460-9a30-aea81aac1491

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc234d0-cafa-4460-9a30-aea81aac1491
  22nd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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