Award

S102 Mainstream 6 Seater Taxi to Catmose College

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jul 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the open procurement process for the provision of a 6-seater taxi service to Catmose College, identified under the tender title "S102 Mainstream 6 Seater Taxi to Catmose College". This contract falls under the services category, specifically transport services, and is set within the United Kingdom, England. The procurement process concluded with an award on 29th July 2025, following a tender period which ended on 25th July 2025. The contract commences on 28th August 2025 and continues until 10th July 2026. It was an open procedure, conducive for both SMEs and VCSEs, with Smart Plus Taxis Ltd selected as the supplier for the contract valued at GBP 16,321.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in providing transport services, particularly those capable of supplying specialised school transportation solutions. It showcases business growth potential for companies seeking to penetrate or expand their services in the public transport sector within the UK. The open procurement method implies a competitive yet accessible process, encouraging a wide array of bidders, including small and medium enterprises, suited for delivering efficient and reliable transport solutions. This contract offers a year-long engagement, providing stable revenue and a platform for establishing a relationship with Leicestershire County Council, potentially leading to further business opportunities in public sector transport services.

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Notice Title

S102 Mainstream 6 Seater Taxi to Catmose College

Notice Description

S102 Mainstream Taxi to Catmose College

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-694aad39-3e9a-400c-9c49-0607c2ca847e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62bed601-4cde-419c-b9e1-2f1a37aa7b5b
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
£16,321 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,321 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
27 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

SMART PLUS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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