Award

Mainstream Taxis

WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT

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24 Jan 2025 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welland Procurement Unit has completed the procurement process for the "Mainstream Taxis" contract, focusing on home-to-school transport under the industry category of Taxi services (CPV: 60120000). The location for delivery is in Oakham, LE15 6HP, England. This contract follows an open procedure (above threshold), and the contract period will run from 15 July 2024 to 1 July 2029. The procurement stage involved tendering, and the award was published on 24 January 2025. The total contract value is £673,663.36.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specifically those in the taxi or transport services sector. Multiple suppliers, including SMEs such as 24x7, Ace Cabs of Stamford, Berridges Taxis, NMI Taxis, Rutland Cabs, Starline, Swift Transport Services 24/7 Ltd, and VAR, have already been awarded this contract. Suppliers with capabilities in providing robust, reliable home-to-school transport services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders managed by the Welland Procurement Unit, which continues to focus on inclusive procurement strategies favouring SME participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mainstream Taxis

Notice Description

Home To School Transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2861383e-d61a-4276-9669-b4f5b38041ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12e3db69-e935-4d29-9240-1cef5c009919
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£673,663 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£673,663 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2024 - 1 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS AS SHOWN IN ADDRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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