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title: "S78 Mainstream Taxi The Priory Ruskin Academy"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-12"
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# S78 Mainstream Taxi The Priory Ruskin Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53ca493c-f629-42f7-83d3-2eddc958130e

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed an open procedure for a transport services contract titled "S78 Mainstream Taxi The Priory Ruskin Academy". This contract involves providing a taxi service for a student traveling from Bottesford to The Priory Ruskin Academy in Grantham. The procurement process reached the award stage on 12 August 2025, with the contract scheduled to commence on 26 August 2025 and conclude on 8 July 2026. The contract, valued at £17,822, is part of the transport services industry category and covers locations in England, United Kingdom.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those offering taxi services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find the contract particularly advantageous due to its open procurement method and suitability for such organisations. The awarded supplier is MW Private Hire, showcasing the viability for private taxi firms to engage in public sector contracts, potentially enhancing their market presence and service offerings.

## Notice

4 passenger seat taxi to pick up a student from Bottesford and take them to The Priory Rushkin Academy, Grantham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f3c53ac-5f22-474b-8b6b-6777e4aaf3d9 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 8 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,822 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MW PRIVATE HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f3c53ac-5f22-474b-8b6b-6777e4aaf3d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f3c53ac-5f22-474b-8b6b-6777e4aaf3d9
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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