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09 Jul 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "S814 Mainstream taxi to Castle Donington College," classified under the transport services industry category with CPV code 60000000. The process, managed through an open procedure, involved awarding a contract for a 4-seater taxi service from Long Whatton, Lockington to Castle Donnington College. This contract, valued at £12,255, will run from 25th August 2026 until 9th July 2027. Situated in England, United Kingdom, this tender was open to SMEs and VCSEs, closing its tender period on 25th June 2026, with the award made official on 9th July 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services. Companies specialising in local transport with existing frameworks for educational institutions would find this tender particularly beneficial. Given the open procedure and suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, smaller enterprises could have a competitive edge, especially those with a focus on the East Midlands and a capacity to offer reliable and cost-effective transport solutions. The awarded supplier, Academy Taxis, proves the viability of such niche service provision, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to expand their market reach by engaging in public sector contracts like these.

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Notice Title

S814 Mainstream taxi to Castle Donington College

Notice Description

Mainstream taxi - 4 passenger seater from Long Whatton, Lockington to Castle Donnington college as further specified in the documentation provided. 1 year (1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8dcbe7f-eca3-494f-9c42-e6d00532b733
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe4179d8-1f58-4a19-9753-3a8fa3d31c74
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
£12,255 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,255 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 9 Jul 2027 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

ACADEMY TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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