Award

S259 Mainstream Taxi Waltham CoE Primary School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Aug 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "S259 Mainstream Taxi Waltham CoE Primary School" contract has been completed by Leicestershire County Council. This tender, tagged under the industry category of transport services, involved the supply of a four-passenger seat vehicle to transport students from Eaton to Waltham Church of England Primary School, located in Waltham on the Wolds, England. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 22nd August 2025. The contract will run from 26th August 2025 to 10th July 2026, with a total value of £14,440. The award notice was published on 22nd August 2025, confirming SOUND TAXI as the supplier.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the transport services sector. Businesses with experience in providing community-oriented transport solutions or those specialised in school transportation are well-suited to compete in similar contracts. The award underlines the potential for growth within this industry category, particularly for businesses in the United Kingdom looking to expand their services to educational institutions. The open procurement method employed in this process encourages wide participation, bolstering competitive bidding and fostering business growth.

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Notice Title

S259 Mainstream Taxi Waltham CoE Primary School

Notice Description

4 passenger seat vehicle required to pick up students from Eaton and drop off at Waltham Church of England Primary School, Waltham on the Wolds

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e546989e-a9d4-42f5-a8b9-4324471cdbce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a07878-40b9-4057-b379-22fb0def999d
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
£14,440 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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

SOUND TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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