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S271 Mainstream Taxi to Long Field Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2026 at 10:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for transport services, specifically contracting a 4-seater taxi service for routes from Waltham on the Wolds, Freeby, Wymondham, and Pickwell to Long Field Academy in England. The award was made using the open procedure method, a transparent and competitive approach suitable for public funds. This procurement, classified under the transport services CPV code 60000000, was in the contract award stage with the successful contract beginning on 24th August 2026 and concluding on 6th July 2027. The tender period concluded on 20th July 2026. Saskia Smith serves as the contact point at the Council, based in Leicester.

This contract presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs and VCSEs interested in expanding within the transport and logistics sector in the UK. The successful supplier, VG Taxis LTD, highlights the potential for businesses providing efficient and reliable taxi services to secure similar public contracts. Businesses capable of offering seamless transport solutions, particularly in the realm of passenger commutes, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. This opportunity underscores the demand for specialised transport services that cater to specific regional routes, encouraging the participation of suitably sized firms in public procurement.

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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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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