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title: "S271 Mainstream Taxi to Long Field Academy"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# S271 Mainstream Taxi to Long Field Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74ce29e0-6f8e-4c2b-b629-f803fbcbd4e0

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for transport services, specifically contracting a 4-seater taxi service for routes from Waltham on the Wolds, Freeby, Wymondham, and Pickwell to Long Field Academy in England. The award was made using the open procedure method, a transparent and competitive approach suitable for public funds. This procurement, classified under the transport services CPV code 60000000, was in the contract award stage with the successful contract beginning on 24th August 2026 and concluding on 6th July 2027. The tender period concluded on 20th July 2026. Saskia Smith serves as the contact point at the Council, based in Leicester.

This contract presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs and VCSEs interested in expanding within the transport and logistics sector in the UK. The successful supplier, VG Taxis LTD, highlights the potential for businesses providing efficient and reliable taxi services to secure similar public contracts. Businesses capable of offering seamless transport solutions, particularly in the realm of passenger commutes, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. This opportunity underscores the demand for specialised transport services that cater to specific regional routes, encouraging the participation of suitably sized firms in public procurement.

## Notice

Taxi 4 seater from Waltham on the wolds, Freeby, Wymondham, Pickwell to Long Field Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe4fc71-fd92-46a8-b687-c70be4ea5a65 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 6 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89 |
| 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 | VG TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe4fc71-fd92-46a8-b687-c70be4ea5a65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe4fc71-fd92-46a8-b687-c70be4ea5a65
  21st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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