Award

S204 -Mainstream Taxi-St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Leicestershire County Council, focuses on providing transport services under the project titled "S204 - Mainstream Taxi - St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary academy". This service falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and is planned to take place in England, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 21st October 2025. The entire contract period runs from 27th October 2025 to 10th July 2026. The open procedure was utilised for this procurement, making it accessible to a broad range of suppliers, inviting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate.

With a total contract value of £8,265, this tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the transport services sector. Companies like taxi operators, particularly those adept in mainstream passenger transport, stand a good chance of benefiting from such contracts. SMEs and VCSEs are especially well-suited for this opportunity, given the suitability preferences indicated in the procurement documentation. The successful supplier for this contract is MASTER CABS, which illustrates that large businesses in the sector can also secure valuable governmental contracts. Businesses looking to expand within public sector transport services in England may find similar tender opportunities valuable for growth and diversification.

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Notice Title

S204 -Mainstream Taxi-St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary academy

Notice Description

S204 -Mainstream Taxi-St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e585ef97-077e-4a7c-9d5d-0923bd94cf0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d3c5145-8023-47a4-afce-9dac4e194e52
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
£43 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,265 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 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
Marye Cufflin
Contact Email
marye.cufflin@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

MASTER CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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