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title: "S348 Mainstream Taxi to The Hastings Academy"
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# S348 Mainstream Taxi to The Hastings Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cf6ec2e-a7bf-4835-909e-1c6aa6da8eaf

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Leicestershire County Council involves the provision of transport services under the title "S348 Mainstream Taxi to The Hastings Academy". The service entails a taxi with six passenger seats, travelling from several locations, including Sapcote, Barwell, Stoke Golding, and Hinckley, to The Hastings Academy. This procurement is classified under the transport services industry, specifically excluding waste transport. The process has entered the award stage as of 29th July 2026, with the contract scheduled to start on 24th August 2026 and conclude by 7th July 2027. The procurement followed an open procedure, aimed at providing public opportunities for competition.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, especially those capable of providing passenger taxi services. It is particularly suited for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its emphasis on inclusivity for such entities. The awarded contract funnelled a transaction value of £17,280 to A1 TAXI BOOKING SERVICE LTD, reflecting the potential for substantial business growth through public sector engagements. The contract spans a period just under a year, offering a stable and predictable revenue stream for capable suppliers. Interested businesses should be positioned to cater to the regional service demands in England.

## Notice

Taxi 6 passenger seats excluding driver from Sapcote, Barwell, Stoke Golding, Hinckley to The Hastings Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e17024-2e6d-488c-8331-76ca81cec0bd |
| 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 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 7 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,280 |
| 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 | A1 TAXI BOOKING SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e17024-2e6d-488c-8331-76ca81cec0bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e17024-2e6d-488c-8331-76ca81cec0bd
  29th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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