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S331 Mainstream Taxi Congerstone Primary School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Aug 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, a notable buyer in public services, has completed the procurement process for the "S331 Mainstream Taxi Congerstone Primary School" contract. This tender, classified under CPV code 60000000 for transport services, required a vehicle with a minimum of four passenger seats to transport students from Odstone to Congerstone Primary School in England, UK. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender stage concluding on 16th August 2025. The contract spans from 26th August 2025 to 10th July 2026, reflecting the council's proactive approach to student transportation needs.

This tender presents a fantastic opportunity for businesses within the transport industry, particularly those focusing on passenger services. Given the suitability criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to participate. With the contract awarded to ALS CABS, a large-scale supplier, this illustrates the competitive landscape where experienced transport service providers can leverage their capabilities to fulfil public sector needs, ensuring reliable and efficient services for educational institutions.

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Notice Title

S331 Mainstream Taxi Congerstone Primary School

Notice Description

Minimum 4 passenger seat vehicle required to pick up students in Odstone and drop off at Congerstone Primary School.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc8fd524-9c7e-44bc-a4f9-e38c3e14ccb9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c0f629-b8f7-45cb-b300-456dd62a6ad0
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
£12,255 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 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
Daniel Payton
Contact Email
daniel.payton@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

ALS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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