Award

S38 -Mainstream Taxi-Dunton Basset Primary School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Aug 2025 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "S38 - Mainstream Taxi - Dunton Bassett Primary School" contract was conducted by Leicestershire County Council using an open procedure. The contract, classified under transport services, is located in England, United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage on 18th August 2025, with the contract scheduled to begin on 26th August 2025 and end on 9th July 2026. The initial tender period closed on the same day as the award, reflecting timely progression. This contract focuses on providing taxi services for mainstream pupil transport and has been awarded to A GARA TAXIS, a large supplier based in Leicester.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in scheduled and routine passenger transportation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations interested in expanding their reach within public sector contracts, can look towards similar future opportunities to grow their business. The open procedure ensures transparency and equal opportunity for interested parties to compete, fostering a competitive market environment conducive to business growth.

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Notice Title

S38 -Mainstream Taxi-Dunton Basset Primary School

Notice Description

S38 -Mainstream Taxi-Dunton Basset Primary School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9740b143-aef3-4a7e-8eeb-68cf191193e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d06a4d70-e799-499a-ab00-dc21307fd390
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
£48 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 9 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
Marye Cufflin
Contact Email
marye.cufflin@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

A GARA TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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