Award

S787 -Mainstream Taxi - Wigston Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2026 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "S787 - Mainstream Taxi - Wigston Academy" was conducted by Leicestershire County Council, located at County Hall, Leicester. This procurement falls under the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport) and is intended for delivery within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. The procurement was an open procedure and reached the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 26th January 2026. The contract value is £12,460, with a contract period from 2nd February 2026 to 9th July 2026. Key contact for this process was Marye Cufflin, with communication details provided for further inquiries.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those that can serve educational institutions such as Wigston Academy. The open procedure invites a competitive landscape, favourable for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large-scale providers due to the procurement's flexibility in terms of supplier suitability. Businesses that can deliver reliable and efficient transportation services in the specified region will find this opportunity particularly suitable. The awarded contract to ALI TAXIS LTD, a large-scale provider, indicates the advantageous position such businesses hold in these competitive procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S787 -Mainstream Taxi - Wigston Academy

Notice Description

S787 -Mainstream Taxi - Wigston Academy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b96ad88-1a0c-4193-a601-a7b6109ef5e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d830b2-b255-4336-8010-2c31a4e7617b
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
£12,460 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,460 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 9 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
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

ALI TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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