Award

S141 Mainstream Taxi to Ibstock Community College

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jul 2025 at 07:36

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Leicestershire County Council hiring a transport service titled "S141 Mainstream Taxi to Ibstock Community College". The procuring entity represents the educational transportation service for routes between Moira-Donisthorpe-Coalville-Hugglescote to Ibstock Community College in England, United Kingdom. The procurement falls within the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" industry category, and it has reached the award stage as of 29th July 2025. The open procedure method was utilised in this tender, with the contract set to commence on 27th August 2025 and conclude by 10th July 2026. The total contract value is £14,611.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, specifically those equipped to provide taxi services in regional areas such as Leicestershire. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited for this tender, indicating an inclusive opportunity for diverse business types. With the contract now awarded to Smart Plus Taxis, larger transport firms may also view this as a benchmark or competitive insight for future procurements within the transport industry. The emphasis on mainstream transport services to a community college hints at ongoing needs in educational transit and potential repeat contracts or expanded services in similar sectors.

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Notice Title

S141 Mainstream Taxi to Ibstock Community College

Notice Description

S141 Mainstream Taxi from Moira-Donisthorpe-Coalville-Hugglescote to Ibstock Community College.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b78db0a-5fa8-44cd-b08c-5a16828a13d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4152086d-340d-4582-92fb-45ba66840359
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
£14,611 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,611 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 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
Fiona Appleyard
Contact Email
fiona.appleyard@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162323232

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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