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title: "Mainstream Taxi S270 John Ferneley College"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Mainstream Taxi S270 John Ferneley College

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e0e6faa-3a9a-4478-adf5-46f42b89304d

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Mainstream Taxi S270 John Ferneley College" has been completed. Hosted by Leicestershire County Council, this contract falls under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport, and is situated in England, United Kingdom. The open procedure was utilised, indicating broad competition without pre-selection criteria. Following the tender phase, which concluded on 22nd December 2025, the award was made to Sound Taxi on 24th December 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 5th January 2026 to 9th July 2026.

This tender provides opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses within the transport services sector able to serve educational institutions like John Ferneley College. The procurement process was suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs, expanding the range of potential bidders. With Leicestershire County Council as the buying organisation, companies with experience in local government contracts in the UK may find this sector conducive to their growth and portfolio expansion. Large transport service providers such as Sound Taxi are ideal contractors, but smaller or social enterprises should also consider similar future contracts.

## Notice

Mainstream Taxi S270 John Ferneley College

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f45e60b-b1ef-45e7-b119-6b390904bc32 |
| 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 | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 9 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,769 |
| 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 | SOUND TAXI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2026 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f45e60b-b1ef-45e7-b119-6b390904bc32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f45e60b-b1ef-45e7-b119-6b390904bc32
  2nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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

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