Award

S99 Mainstream Taxi Heath Lane Academy *New*

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Aug 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "S99 Mainstream Taxi Heath Lane Academy *New*" was managed by Leicestershire County Council, with their contact point being Daniel Payton. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with a focus specifically on providing a six-passenger vehicle service to transport students to Heath Lane Academy in Earl Shilton. The tender was conducted using the open procedure method, and it reached the award stage on 16th August 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 26th August 2025 and will run until 10th July 2026, covering locations within England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those capable of providing taxi services on a medium to large scale. As the procurement was open to competition from SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), it could provide growth opportunities for these types of organisations. Companies like A1 Taxi Booking Service Ltd, which has already been awarded the contract, underline the potential for large-scale, professional services to succeed in such bidding processes.

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Notice Title

S99 Mainstream Taxi Heath Lane Academy *New*

Notice Description

6 passenger seat vehicle to pick up students from Hinckley, Burbage and Stoney Stanton to drop off at Heath Lane Academy, Earl Shilton.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c154a45-546e-4e31-aa0f-9957e390f6e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b74a243-0ecc-412b-b3aa-9554a0d0ac8c
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
£15,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 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

A1 TAXI BOOKING SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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