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S271 Mainstream Taxi to Long Field Academy

Leicestershire County Council

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21 Jul 2026 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council procured passenger transport services for Long Field Academy. The requirement is a four-seat taxi service carrying pupils from Waltham on the Wolds, Freeby, Wymondham and Pickwell to the academy. This is a local school transport route rather than a general bus, fleet or wider transport operation. The work falls within transport services and is classified under CPV 60000000. Delivery is in England, serving the named villages and Long Field Academy. Businesses relevant to this requirement are licensed taxi or private-hire operators able to provide a suitable four-seat vehicle and dependable scheduled transport for school pupils. The buying organisation is Leicestershire County Council, based at County Hall in Glenfield, Leicester.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded to VG Taxis LTD on 21 July 2026. The awarded value is £89. The contract period runs from 24 August 2026 to 6 July 2027. It used an open procedure under the services category, with the tender closing on 20 July 2026 at 9:00am. The council identified the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The award is active and covers the single stated taxi requirement for transport between Waltham on the Wolds, Freeby, Wymondham, Pickwell and Long Field Academy. No separate lots or alternative awards are recorded.

For a taxi or private-hire operator, this award shows a council requirement for a tightly defined school route using a four-seat vehicle. A credible competitor would need to provide a reliable, appropriately sized car, consistent availability for the school journey, and the operational discipline to serve several rural pickup locations and the academy. Local knowledge of Waltham on the Wolds, Freeby, Wymondham and Pickwell would support practical route planning and dependable pupil transport. The requirement is identified as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, so it is relevant to smaller local operators as well as larger transport businesses. Experience delivering scheduled school transport and maintaining dependable service would strengthen a future response to this buyer’s requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S271 Mainstream Taxi to Long Field Academy

Notice Description

Taxi 4 seater from Waltham on the wolds, Freeby, Wymondham, Pickwell to Long Field Academy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74ce29e0-6f8e-4c2b-b629-f803fbcbd4e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe4fc71-fd92-46a8-b687-c70be4ea5a65
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
£89 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 6 Jul 2027 6-12 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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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