Award

S787 4 Seater Taxi To Wigston Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

21 Aug 2025 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a four-seater taxi service from Oadby to Wigston Academy, under the title "S787 4 Seater Taxi To Wigston Academy". This transport services tender falls within the industry category of excluding waste transport. The procurement process was conducted using the open procedure method and has reached the award stage, with the contract being active as of 21st August 2025. The taxi service will operate from 25th August 2025 until 8th July 2026, with services being delivered within England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSE organisations capable of delivering mainstream taxi services. The contract's open procedure allows for broad participation, making it suitable for businesses with expertise or capacity to deliver cost-effective transport solutions. As VG Taxis LTD has been awarded the contract, other similar businesses can gain insights from this tender to enhance their competitive edge in future procurements within the transport sector. Such contracts can serve as lucrative opportunities for business expansion within regional transport services.

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Notice Title

S787 4 Seater Taxi To Wigston Academy

Notice Description

S787 Mainstream 4 seater taxi Oadby to Wigston Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6127239e-8064-4bcf-98c5-6cf3cc50f3ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/328bce5c-8f63-435d-801e-beb7d9df4656
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
£9,880 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 8 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
Fiona Appleyard
Contact Email
fiona.appleyard@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162323232

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

VG TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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