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S531 Mainstream Taxi Thomas Estley Community College

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Aug 2025 at 11:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council spearheaded the procurement process for the "S531 Mainstream Taxi Thomas Estley Community College" contract. This contract pertains to the transport services industry, specifically requiring a four-passenger seat vehicle to shuttle a student from Narborough to Thomas Estley Community College in Broughton Astley, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and has now reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £12,787. Key dates in this process included the tender period ending on 21st August 2025 and the contract period spanning from 26th August 2025 to 10th July 2026. Generation Cabs Ltd, located in Leicester, was awarded the contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs due to its accessibility. Businesses with expertise in providing reliable passenger transport services in the UK are best positioned to capitalise on such openings. The engagement of a large-scale supplier like Generation Cabs Ltd underscores the importance of having capacity and experience in the sector. Such contracts can facilitate substantial business growth by reinforcing credentials in public sector services, enabling expansion into similar transport provision projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S531 Mainstream Taxi Thomas Estley Community College

Notice Description

4 passenger seat vehicle required to pick up a student from Narborough and drop off at Thomas Estley Community College, Broughton Astley.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8680322-fa78-447c-8510-175705941617
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66f27a73-aac2-40a0-816e-99b382ad6072
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
£12,787 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

GENERATION CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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