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S221 Mainstream Taxi Greenfield Primary School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Aug 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Leicestershire County Council, recently completed the tender process for the 'S221 Mainstream Taxi Greenfield Primary School' contract, under the industry category of transport services. The procurement, conducted using the open procedure, required a 4-passenger seat vehicle to operate in England, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 19th August 2025, following the conclusion of the tender period on 15th August 2025. The contract period spans from 26th August 2025 to 10th July 2026, providing transport from Peatling Magna to Greenfield Primary School in Countesthorpe. The total value of the procurement was £9,211.20 GBP.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in expanding their service offerings in the education transport sector. The nature of the requirement—providing regular school transport—favours businesses with expertise in passenger vehicle operation and those already compliant with local transport regulations. Companies like A GARA TAXIS, awarded this contract, that are established in the transport services market, could leverage such opportunities to establish long-term service relationships with public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

S221 Mainstream Taxi Greenfield Primary School

Notice Description

4 passenger seat vehicle required to pick up from Peatling Magna and drop off at Greenfield Primary School, Countesthorpe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb66345c-e223-4b7c-9e06-64e0395d3989
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa72230f-769f-477d-8740-2b568b502985
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
£9,211 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Daniel Payton
Contact Email
daniel.payton@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162323232

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

A GARA TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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