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S456 Mainstream Taxi Wreake Valley Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for transport services under the project titled "S456 Mainstream Taxi Wreake Valley Academy", falling under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport), with the classification code CPV 60000000. The procurement involved providing a vehicle with a minimum of six passenger seats for student pick-up from Barrow-Upon-Soar, Sileby, Cossington, and Birstall to Wreak Valley Academy in England, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure and reached the award stage on 8th August 2025, with Birstall Cars Ltd being the successful supplier. The contract period is scheduled from 26th August 2025 to 10th July 2026, valued at £14,987. This procurement aligned with the Council's inclusion of SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in tender suitability.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing multi-passenger vehicles. The open procurement method indicates a competitive yet accessible process for well-prepared suppliers. While the contract has been awarded to Birstall Cars Ltd, businesses similar in scale and capability could leverage experiences in such public contracts for future opportunities. SME and VCSE suitability suggests a broader encouragement for diverse business participation, potentially fostering sector growth and development through similar contracts within local government projects.

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Notice Title

S456 Mainstream Taxi Wreake Valley Academy

Notice Description

Minimum 6 passenger seat vehicle required to pick up 6 students in Barrow-Upon-Soar, Sileby, Cossington and Birstall to drop off at Wreak Valley Academy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70f5597b-0c1c-430d-ba41-e97815a18b06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7ed123-dd03-452e-a64a-00117b51a069
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£14,987 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,987 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 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

BIRSTALL CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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