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title: "S456 Mainstream Taxi Wreake Valley Academy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-70f5597b-0c1c-430d-ba41-e97815a18b06"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# S456 Mainstream Taxi Wreake Valley Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70f5597b-0c1c-430d-ba41-e97815a18b06

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for transport services under the project titled "S456 Mainstream Taxi Wreake Valley Academy", falling under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport), with the classification code CPV 60000000. The procurement involved providing a vehicle with a minimum of six passenger seats for student pick-up from Barrow-Upon-Soar, Sileby, Cossington, and Birstall to Wreak Valley Academy in England, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure and reached the award stage on 8th August 2025, with Birstall Cars Ltd being the successful supplier. The contract period is scheduled from 26th August 2025 to 10th July 2026, valued at £14,987. This procurement aligned with the Council's inclusion of SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in tender suitability.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing multi-passenger vehicles. The open procurement method indicates a competitive yet accessible process for well-prepared suppliers. While the contract has been awarded to Birstall Cars Ltd, businesses similar in scale and capability could leverage experiences in such public contracts for future opportunities. SME and VCSE suitability suggests a broader encouragement for diverse business participation, potentially fostering sector growth and development through similar contracts within local government projects.

## Notice

Minimum 6 passenger seat vehicle required to pick up 6 students in Barrow-Upon-Soar, Sileby, Cossington and Birstall to drop off at Wreak Valley Academy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7ed123-dd03-452e-a64a-00117b51a069 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,987 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,987 |
| 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 | BIRSTALL CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7ed123-dd03-452e-a64a-00117b51a069

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7ed123-dd03-452e-a64a-00117b51a069
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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