Award

S145 Mainstream Taxi- Thorpe Arnold to John Ferneley college

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Jun 2025 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "S145 Mainstream Taxi- Thorpe Arnold to John Ferneley college" contract was undertaken by Leicestershire County Council. This contract falls under the transport services category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement utilised an open procedure, reaching the award stage with the contract status marked as complete. Key dates in this process included the tender period ending on 19 May 2025, with the contract period spanning from 21 May 2025 to 11 July 2025. The contract, awarded to SOUND TAXI, is valued at £10,752.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in transportation services. It is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the procurement suitability considerations. Businesses with the capability to deliver transport services efficiently in the United Kingdom can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and build partnerships with public sector entities like Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

S145 Mainstream Taxi- Thorpe Arnold to John Ferneley college

Notice Description

S145 Mainstream Taxi- Thorpe Arnold to John Ferneley college

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff3dcd78-231b-43ed-9199-e4a2404f154b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6ee3e22-53f4-4efe-90e4-b84b7c1b7f83
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
£56 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,752 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 1-6 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

SOUND TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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