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Mainstream Taxi S185 Stafford Leys Community Primary School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 May 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed its procurement process for the contract titled "Mainstream Taxi S185 Stafford Leys Community Primary School". This tender falls under the services category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport, with a CPV code of 60000000. The procurement process employed an open procedure, and was aimed at providing transportation services in England, United Kingdom. The critical procurement stages concluded on 18 May 2026, and the contract period spans from 20 May 2026 to 9 July 2027. The total contract value is £6,650, marking a significant opportunity for suppliers in the transport sector.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those catering to educational institutions. The suitability criteria suggest that Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Circle Taxis Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating that both small and larger enterprises have potential footholds in this sector. Engaging with tenders of this nature can lead to sustainable business growth and reinforce market presence for companies in the transport industry.

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Notice Title

Mainstream Taxi S185 Stafford Leys Community Primary School

Notice Description

Mainstream Taxi S185 Stafford Leys Community Primary School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-add7c218-0f63-4b4d-8460-d4daff61c61b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/743b8476-4e11-479b-8295-1aab1defab47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£35 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 9 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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

CIRCLE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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