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title: "S304 Mainstream 4 seater Taxi to Orchard Mead Academy"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-20"
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# S304 Mainstream 4 seater Taxi to Orchard Mead Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2be35ef-7f6c-447e-a93f-61f427a041df

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has issued an award for the contract titled "S304 Mainstream 4 seater Taxi to Orchard Mead Academy" under the transport services category, excluding waste transport. This award is part of an open procurement procedure targeting service providers in England, United Kingdom. The contract covers taxi services from Barkby Thorpe to Orchard Mead Academy and spans from 27th August 2025 to 9th July 2026. The procurement was made using an open procurement method, ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The award of the contract was made on 20th August 2025 to Smart Plus Taxis Ltd, with a contract value of £7,790 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those focused on taxi operations in the United Kingdom. SMEs and VCSEs equipped to provide efficient and reliable transport solutions will find this contract beneficial for expanding their business presence in the educational sector. The open procurement procedure ensures wider participation, presenting an avenue for both growth in revenue and diversification of service portfolios. Moreover, businesses looking to collaborate with government entities such as Leicestershire County Council will gain valuable experience and recognition through successful fulfilment of such contracts.

## Notice

S304 Mainstream 4 seater taxi from Barkby Thorpe to Orchard Mead Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174dc50a-7327-486d-9f20-f5b34dbf1fd9 |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2025 - 9 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,790 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,790 |
| 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 | SMART PLUS TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 08:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174dc50a-7327-486d-9f20-f5b34dbf1fd9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174dc50a-7327-486d-9f20-f5b34dbf1fd9
  20th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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