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title: "Mainstream Taxis"
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# Mainstream Taxis

Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2861383e-d61a-4276-9669-b4f5b38041ba

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## Summary

The Welland Procurement Unit has completed the procurement process for the "Mainstream Taxis" contract, focusing on home-to-school transport under the industry category of Taxi services (CPV: 60120000). The location for delivery is in Oakham, LE15 6HP, England. This contract follows an open procedure (above threshold), and the contract period will run from 15 July 2024 to 1 July 2029. The procurement stage involved tendering, and the award was published on 24 January 2025. The total contract value is £673,663.36.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specifically those in the taxi or transport services sector. Multiple suppliers, including SMEs such as 24x7, Ace Cabs of Stamford, Berridges Taxis, NMI Taxis, Rutland Cabs, Starline, Swift Transport Services 24/7 Ltd, and VAR, have already been awarded this contract. Suppliers with capabilities in providing robust, reliable home-to-school transport services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders managed by the Welland Procurement Unit, which continues to focus on inclusive procurement strategies favouring SME participation.

## Notice

Home To School Transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12e3db69-e935-4d29-9240-1cef5c009919 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2024 - 1 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £673,663 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £673,663 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT |
| Locality | OAKHAM |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE15 6HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Rutland |
| Electoral ward | Oakham South |
| Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS AS SHOWN IN ADDRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12e3db69-e935-4d29-9240-1cef5c009919

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12e3db69-e935-4d29-9240-1cef5c009919
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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