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S196-Mainstream Taxi - Ibstock Community college

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2025 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council recently completed a public procurement process for transport services, particularly focused on mainstream taxi services for Ibstock Community College. This procurement falls under the 'Transport services (excluding waste transport)' category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 18th September 2025. The contract commenced on 22nd September 2025 and is set to end on 10th July 2026. The final award was issued on 18th September 2025, with a contract value totalling £9,289.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs interested in expanding their service offerings within the transport sector. Stanton Taxis, a large-scale operator, secured the contract, but similar businesses that provide reliable and efficient transport solutions could also thrive in this competitive landscape. With the buyer being a reputable public institution like Leicestershire County Council, participants in such tenders can potentially enhance their business credibility and future procurement prospects by establishing relationships with governmental bodies. The open procurement method ensures equitable access, presenting a fair opportunity for qualified providers to demonstrate their capabilities.

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Notice Title

S196-Mainstream Taxi - Ibstock Community college

Notice Description

S196-Mainstream Taxi - Ibstock Community college

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7790658-03ab-40cc-89dc-eaa1949b6cf0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7be0dfbe-88a9-41ec-b86e-e22a6cd40ca4
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
£48 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,289 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 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
Marye Cufflin
Contact Email
marye.cufflin@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

STANTON TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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