Award

S265 Mainstream Taxi Longfield Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Sep 2025 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "S265 Mainstream Taxi Longfield Academy" was conducted by Leicestershire County Council. The tender involves transport services in England, within the United Kingdom, classified under the industry category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)." The process employed an open procurement method, with key stages including the tender period which ended on 11th August 2025, and the subsequent award being published on 29th September 2025. The contract period extends from 26th August 2025 to 7th July 2026, and the procurement stage is currently noted as complete with an active award status.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies involved in transport services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the opportunity was assessed for their suitability. The awarded contract, valued at approximately GBP 14,225.30, was successfully secured by Sound Taxi, a large-scale enterprise based in Leicester. This indicates the potential for businesses capable of providing reliable and efficient transportation solutions to compete effectively in similar future tenders, fostering industry competition and innovation.

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Notice Title

S265 Mainstream Taxi Longfield Academy

Notice Description

S265 Mainstream Taxi Longfield Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eaf27568-7e26-4853-b1df-f4d3a1cb4ecf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0afc71d-1e20-4b27-9704-c22438efd219
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
£74 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 7 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

SOUND TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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