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title: "S265 Mainstream Taxi Longfield Academy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eaf27568-7e26-4853-b1df-f4d3a1cb4ecf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-29"
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# S265 Mainstream Taxi Longfield Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eaf27568-7e26-4853-b1df-f4d3a1cb4ecf

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "S265 Mainstream Taxi Longfield Academy" was conducted by Leicestershire County Council. The tender involves transport services in England, within the United Kingdom, classified under the industry category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)." The process employed an open procurement method, with key stages including the tender period which ended on 11th August 2025, and the subsequent award being published on 29th September 2025. The contract period extends from 26th August 2025 to 7th July 2026, and the procurement stage is currently noted as complete with an active award status.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies involved in transport services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the opportunity was assessed for their suitability. The awarded contract, valued at approximately GBP 14,225.30, was successfully secured by Sound Taxi, a large-scale enterprise based in Leicester. This indicates the potential for businesses capable of providing reliable and efficient transportation solutions to compete effectively in similar future tenders, fostering industry competition and innovation.

## Notice

S265 Mainstream Taxi Longfield Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0afc71d-1e20-4b27-9704-c22438efd219 |
| 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 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 7 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,225 |
| 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

- 29 Sep 2025 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0afc71d-1e20-4b27-9704-c22438efd219

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0afc71d-1e20-4b27-9704-c22438efd219
  29th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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