Award

S265-Mainstream Taxi -The Long Field Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Dec 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "S265-Mainstream Taxi -The Long Field Academy" was conducted by Leicestershire County Council, located at County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester. This tender, categorised under transport services, has now reached the award stage as of 18th December 2025. The procurement followed an open procedure, aimed at providing transport services within England, specifically the United Kingdom. The total contract value awarded is £14,976, with services scheduled to commence on 5th January 2026 and conclude on 7th July 2026. This opportunity was structured to be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to grow by securing contracts with local government bodies. The contract was awarded to FIRST4AIRPORTS, a large-scale supplier, indicating that businesses with substantial operational capacities may have significant competitive advantages. With a focus on open procurement methods, the process offers a fair chance for various enterprises, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs, to compete and potentially secure contracts within the public sector, thus fostering business expansion and increased visibility in the market.

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Notice Title

S265-Mainstream Taxi -The Long Field Academy

Notice Description

S265-Mainstream Taxi -The Long Field Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9cc0142-8d15-4eb9-b82b-a9322680055a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a22c738-fb4b-42b8-a470-92a958139632
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
£78 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,976 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 7 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
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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

FIRST4AIRPORTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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