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06 Jul 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "S320-Mainstream Taxi - Stathern Primary School" has been completed by Leicestershire County Council, a local government authority based in Leicester, United Kingdom. The process fell under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and covered services within the region of England. The tender utilised an open procedure procurement method, which encourages maximum participation, and concluded with an award stage in July 2026. The contract period spanned from 15th June 2026 to 7th July 2026. The total contract value amounts to £1,687.80, offering specific transport services as detailed in the tender documents.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in providing transport services, particularly those adept at integrating with public sector contracts. Companies of various sizes, including SMEs (small and medium enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community and social enterprises), could find it advantageous to engage with similar opportunities in future tenders. Given the nature of the tender, businesses focused on delivering passenger transport solutions in educational contexts would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of complying with the public sector's operational standards and requirements. Successful bidding could lead to improved market positioning and increased revenue streams through steady and reliable government contracts.

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Notice Title

S320-Mainstream Taxi -Stathern Primary School

Notice Description

S320-Mainstream Taxi -Stathern Primary School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac514348-5676-4224-a108-10547ce5c15b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a97aba0-f369-42a3-af94-ca0b7071fba5
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
£84 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,687 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 7 Jul 2026 30 days
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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