Award

Mainstream Taxi S122 The Hastings Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Jan 2026 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Mainstream Taxi S122 The Hastings Academy" was managed by Leicestershire County Council, based in Leicester, UK. This tender falls under the services category, specifically transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, signifying a transparent approach to supplier selection. The contract, valued at GBP 13,680, was awarded to Rays Taxis (Hinckley) and covers the period from 26 August 2025 to 8 July 2026. This key stage, the award, was published on 23 January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those capable of providing mainstream taxi services. The contract's open procurement method ensures accessibility for a diverse range of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering an equitable competitive environment. Businesses with the capacity to operate in the Leicester region of the UK would find this tender particularly advantageous, prompting potential growth and partnership opportunities within the public sector framework.

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Notice Title

Mainstream Taxi S122 The Hastings Academy

Notice Description

Mainstream Taxi S122 The Hastings Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d303b1da-5345-4475-b9a4-9d181a2df720
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bcedd8a-7be8-493e-983e-5a3b7aac9e35
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
£72 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 8 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
Dermot Guiney
Contact Email
dermot.guiney@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

RAYS TAXIS (HINCKLEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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