Award

Mainstream Taxi S121 South Wigston High School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Sep 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leicestershire County Council involves an open tender titled "Mainstream Taxi S121 South Wigston High School", classified under transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement is in the award stage as of 29th September 2025, with the contract starting from 26th August 2025 and ending on 9th July 2026. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure with a focus on engaging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). The services are to be delivered in England, UK, and the contract has been awarded to Birstall Cars Ltd on 18th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, especially those that cater to educational institutions or have a focus on school transport. Given the emphasis on SMEs and VCSE suitability, small to medium-sized firms with community engagement initiatives are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Companies that can deliver efficient and reliable transport services in the Leicester area will find such tenders advantageous for business expansion and establishing relationships with local government entities.

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Notice Title

Mainstream Taxi S121 South Wigston High School

Notice Description

Mainstream Taxi S121 South Wigston High School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f80c7e58-a9c8-46c3-a41d-b382f7d3cca1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f77ba1ab-e25f-4ca7-88e3-a78df1efc927
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
£64 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,327 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 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
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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

BIRSTALL CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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