Award

S268 Mainstream Taxi to John Fernley College

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "S268 Mainstream Taxi to John Fernley College", was conducted by Leicestershire County Council. This contract falls under the transport services industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement was facilitated through an open procedure, and the tender status is marked as complete. Key dates include the tender period which closed on 31st July 2025, and the contract period set to commence on 26th August 2025, concluding on 9th July 2026. The awarded contract was announced on 7th August 2025, affirming GVN Cabs Ltd as the supplier, with the contract valued at £14,630.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those positioned to provide high-quality taxi services. The contract's duration and open procurement method present an environment conducive for SMEs and VCSEs to establish and expand their service portfolio within the county. Businesses specialising in logistics or passenger transport services can leverage this opportunity to enhance their local footprint and foster growth through consistent service provision over the contract period.

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Notice Title

S268 Mainstream Taxi to John Fernley College

Notice Description

S268 Mainstream 5 seater Taxi to John Fernley College

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dcd84aa0-f73c-433d-b6ef-71b41dcd491d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e7ba60-fd04-439f-87d9-f2579650a094
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
£14,630 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,630 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 9 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
Fiona Appleyard
Contact Email
fiona.appleyard@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

GVN CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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