Award

Mainstream Taxi S270 John Ferneley College

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Jan 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Mainstream Taxi S270 John Ferneley College" has been completed. Hosted by Leicestershire County Council, this contract falls under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport, and is situated in England, United Kingdom. The open procedure was utilised, indicating broad competition without pre-selection criteria. Following the tender phase, which concluded on 22nd December 2025, the award was made to Sound Taxi on 24th December 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 5th January 2026 to 9th July 2026.

This tender provides opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses within the transport services sector able to serve educational institutions like John Ferneley College. The procurement process was suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs, expanding the range of potential bidders. With Leicestershire County Council as the buying organisation, companies with experience in local government contracts in the UK may find this sector conducive to their growth and portfolio expansion. Large transport service providers such as Sound Taxi are ideal contractors, but smaller or social enterprises should also consider similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Mainstream Taxi S270 John Ferneley College

Notice Description

Mainstream Taxi S270 John Ferneley College

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e0e6faa-3a9a-4478-adf5-46f42b89304d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f45e60b-b1ef-45e7-b119-6b390904bc32
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
£93 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,769 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SOUND TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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