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title: "S260 Mainstream Taxi - Longfield Academy"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-01"
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# S260 Mainstream Taxi - Longfield Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-929fe1d8-39d0-4f82-967c-1c47f7243b98

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract titled "S260 Mainstream Taxi - Longfield Academy" within the transport services industry, specifically excluding waste transport. This contract involves providing an 8-seater taxi service from Tilton on the Hill and Somerby to Long Field Academy. The procurement process was conducted using the open procedure method, and the contract was in the award stage as of 1st August 2024. The contract period starts on 27th August 2024 and ends on 8th July 2025, providing a valuable opportunity for businesses to engage in extended service provision within England, United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for those in the transportation sector. Taxi and private hire companies, especially those capable of providing 8-seater vehicles, would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. The contract’s suitability criteria explicitly include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it accessible to a diverse range of businesses. The value of the awarded contract, totalling £19,171, underscores the potential for both revenue generation and long-term partnership with Leicestershire County Council.

## Notice

Taxi 8 seater - Tilton on the Hill, Somerby to Long Field Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fa8a8be-548b-4861-bfc4-c283605cfc15 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 8 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,171 |
| 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 | GILL CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fa8a8be-548b-4861-bfc4-c283605cfc15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fa8a8be-548b-4861-bfc4-c283605cfc15
  1st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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