Award

Mainstream Taxi S522 Avanti Fields School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Dec 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Leicestershire County Council, which has completed the tender titled "Mainstream Taxi S522 Avanti Fields School." This tender falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement was managed through an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 11th November 2025. The contract, valued at £6,072, spans from 13th November 2025 to 10th July 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, as indicated by the publication date of the award notice on 9th December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their operations within the educational sector. As the procurement process supports both SMEs and VCSEs, businesses of various sizes, particularly those well-versed in providing reliable transport services, would find this contract advantageous. The open procedure adopted by the council suggests a competitive environment but one that is accessible to a diverse range of suppliers, offering a chance for growth and partnership with a substantial publicly funded organisation. Businesses looking to forge connections within the public sector in the UK would benefit from exploring similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Mainstream Taxi S522 Avanti Fields School

Notice Description

Mainstream Taxi S522 Avanti Fields School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1113a7f1-580c-410a-b834-ef7074f92d53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da6ee05-ceb8-4cb2-b722-67b630edd447
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,072 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGHFIELDS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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