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title: "Cover 7 days for S196- Mainstream Taxi - Ibstock Community college"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# Cover 7 days for S196- Mainstream Taxi - Ibstock Community college

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2769ccd-dd25-4edf-abdc-34ecd70c3013

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council led a public procurement process for transport services, specifically focusing on taxi coverage over seven days for Ibstock Community College. The procurement, classified under the 'Transport services' industry category, was conducted using an open procedure, allowing broad participation. The process reached the award stage on 9th February 2026, with TLC Cabs Ltd becoming the awarded supplier. Set within England, United Kingdom, the contract is poised to commence on 10th February 2026 and conclude on 25th February 2026, ideal for providing services within the specified timeframe. The procurement method encouraged participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the transport services field, especially those adaptable to short-term contracts. SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their service offerings would find this tender beneficial, given its accommodating approach to smaller and community-focused enterprises. Collaboration with a local authority such as Leicestershire County Council can bolster credibility and foster significant growth through public sector engagements. Given the open procedure, diverse businesses could explore entrance strategies, leveraging their unique selling points to enhance competitiveness within the market.

## Notice

Cover 7 days for S196 - Mainstream Taxi - Ibstock Community college

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a732aa2-7f1a-4465-8011-1b7850a4cf10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £592 |
| 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 | TLC CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a732aa2-7f1a-4465-8011-1b7850a4cf10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a732aa2-7f1a-4465-8011-1b7850a4cf10
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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