Award

Mainstream Taxi S104 Welland Park Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Jan 2026 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of mainstream taxi services designated S104 for Welland Park Academy, falling under the transport services industry category. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract commenced on 6th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 10th July 2026. This tender was awarded on 31st December 2025, and details were published on 2nd January 2026.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those located in or near England, United Kingdom. With the procurement method being open, it attracts a wider array of potential suppliers, ensuring competitive offerings. Companies such as SMEs and VCSEs would find it particularly beneficial, opening avenues for growth and expansion by aligning with public sector demands. Sound Taxi, a large enterprise, has secured the award, which highlights the potential profitability and business development incentives for similar providers in this industry category.

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Notice Title

Mainstream Taxi S104 Welland Park Academy

Notice Description

Mainstream Taxi S104 Welland Park Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0e1600f-71f0-4a5d-a3e6-1a0c1cf9c1ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e78d28-913f-4a12-a300-c3a5fca4ef4b
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
£104 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,143 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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