Award

S80 4 Seater Taxi to Wigston Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Aug 2025 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a taxi service, titled "S80 4 Seater Taxi to Wigston Academy," under the transport services category. The contract involves providing a mainstream 4-seater taxi service from Leicester Forest East and Blaby to Wigston Academy in England. This procurement used an open procedure with a contract value of £10,925. The award was made to Smart Plus Taxis Ltd on 13th August 2025, following the closure of the tender period on 11th August 2025. The contract will commence on 26th August 2025 and continue until 9th July 2026, offering services within the region of England.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry to expand their operations, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract is deemed suitable for them. Although the current contract is awarded to a large enterprise, it highlights potential future opportunities in similar tenders that can cater to diverse business scales and expertise in efficient passenger transport solutions. Engaging in contracts like this can help businesses establish a strong foothold in local transportation services, fostering growth and networking within the public sector.

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Notice Title

S80 4 Seater Taxi to Wigston Academy

Notice Description

S80 Mainstream 4 seater taxi from Leicester Forest East and Blaby to Wigston Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b4a1776-a70c-4934-bf92-6d8da323deac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ed4dac4-5ac4-455a-8e5a-b91664790b15
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
£10,925 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,925 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 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
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 LTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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