Award

S52-Mainstream taxi-Robert Smyth Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Aug 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "S52-Mainstream taxi-Robert Smyth Academy" was conducted by Leicestershire County Council, a government entity in the United Kingdom. Situated in Leicester, the council administered an open procedure procurement method under the industry category of 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport).' The procurement stage is complete, with key dates including the tender period ending on 11 August 2025 and the award being published on 13 August 2025. The contract, valued at £10,640, begins on 27 August 2025 and will conclude on 10 July 2026. The service location focuses on England, specifically targeting Robert Smyth Academy.

This tender represents growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, especially those capable of providing reliable taxi services to educational institutions. Companies like A2B TAXIS, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the kind of large-scale transportation firms that are well-suited for such procurement opportunities. Furthermore, the procurement process encourages participation from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), making it an attractive venture for businesses aiming to expand within the public sector in the UK. This contract underscores the importance of social responsibility and engagement with smaller community-based enterprises.

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Notice Title

S52-Mainstream taxi-Robert Smyth Academy

Notice Description

S52-Mainstream taxi-Robert Smyth Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0398db1-6d34-483e-9835-6e3201803d0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c3790a-6291-4d01-bc6e-1ba9bed6772d
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
£56 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 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

A2B TAXIS T/A N MCMILLAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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