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title: "S401 Mainstream Taxi Beacon Academy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a42e336-4f9e-4b85-8967-08c9ab108729"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-29"
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# S401 Mainstream Taxi Beacon Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a42e336-4f9e-4b85-8967-08c9ab108729

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process titled "S401 Mainstream Taxi Beacon Academy" under an open procedure. This project involves transporting students from Quorn to Beacon Academy in Loughborough and was categorised under transport services, specifically excluding waste transport. The procurement covered multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and several others. The tendering period ended on 27th August 2024, with the contract set to commence on 5th September 2024 and conclude on 8th July 2025. The total contract value awarded is £6,845 GBP to GVN Cabs Ltd.

This tender presents ample opportunities for taxi companies and transport service providers, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in public sector contracts. The project's requirements offer a platform for businesses specialising in pupil transportation to expand their client base. Companies with an established presence in the transport service industry and those looking to forge partnerships with local councils would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The contract's extensive regional coverage also encourages businesses with flexible operational areas to participate.

## Notice

Taxi required picking up from Quorn and dropping off at Beacon Academy, Loughborough, as further specified in the documentation provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0944f56d-d59c-465b-b03f-0d54af2c8dab |
| 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 | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2024 - 8 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,882 |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GVN CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0944f56d-d59c-465b-b03f-0d54af2c8dab
- 29 Aug 2024 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bed8a2d1-730c-49a7-b5f9-1021312627f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0944f56d-d59c-465b-b03f-0d54af2c8dab
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bed8a2d1-730c-49a7-b5f9-1021312627f2
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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