Award

Mainstream Taxi S343 The Hinckley School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Sep 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Mainstream Taxi S343 The Hinckley School" has been completed by Leicestershire County Council. This contract falls within the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, and it is based in England, United Kingdom. The procedure for awarding this contract was open, adhering to an open procurement method, and the tendering process concluded on 8th August 2025. The contract period began on 27th August 2025 and will end on 10th July 2026. This stage of the procurement, tagged as 'award', was activated on 12th August 2025, with the award being published on 29th September 2025.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in transportation services. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to benefit from such opportunities, given the procurement's suitability criteria. The contract valued at £15,200, awarded to Cove Travel, demonstrates the scale and potential profitability of such public sector engagements. Organisations looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts or to grow within the transport services field may find similar opportunities rewarding, provided they meet the open procedure requirements of future tenders.

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Notice Title

Mainstream Taxi S343 The Hinckley School

Notice Description

Mainstream Taxi S343 The Hinckley School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ad90db4-fb1c-453b-b170-aff058d16730
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c425e9-2244-44dc-bb77-d535781b9d8e
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
£80 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 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

COVE TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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