Award

S381 8 Seater Mainstream Taxi to Catmose College

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Jul 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the award stage of the procurement process for transporting students in an 8-seater taxi from Hallaton and Launde to Catmose College. The contract, under the industry category of Transport Services (excluding waste transport), was awarded following an open procedure, ensuring broad competition. The main procurement category is services, and the contract period runs from 28 August 2025 to 10 July 2026. Gill Cabs has been awarded the contract, valued at £24,671.50. The tender conclusion was marked on 22 July 2025, with the award published on 23 July 2025. The service will be conducted in the England region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth in the transport services sector, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as the procurement process accommodated these entities. Companies with capabilities in educational transport services, possessing suitable fleet resources, are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Such contracts can help businesses expand their service portfolios, gain public sector experience, and enhance collaboration credentials with local government authorities like Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

S381 8 Seater Mainstream Taxi to Catmose College

Notice Description

Taxi 8 seater from Hallaton and Launde to Catmose College

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb67e684-a8d8-4512-abcc-fcee015bff34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a60e08-0cf3-4ae4-98f1-7aef78a30661
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
£24,671 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,671 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 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
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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

GILL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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