Planning

SEN17762-SEN-TAXI 8 SEATER- BIRCH WOOD VALE SCHOOL

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is initiating a public procurement process for transport services, specifically an eight-seater taxi service for Birch Wood Vale School. The procurement falls under the 'Transport services (excluding Waste transport)' category and is planned to take place in England, United Kingdom. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with the budget period running from April 2025 to March 2026, and the contract period scheduled to start on 16th May 2025, ending on 31st July 2026. Interested parties should note that the future notice date is 25th March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing specialised taxi services like an eight-seater capacity. With a budget of £10,129 available for the specified period, this contract is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. While this tender process does not currently recognise VCSE involvement, the focus on SMEs provides a platform for local businesses to compete effectively, enhance visibility in the region, and secure governmental contracts that could lead to more opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

SEN17762-SEN-TAXI 8 SEATER- BIRCH WOOD VALE SCHOOL

Notice Description

SEN17762-SEN-TAXI 8 SEATER- BIRCH WOOD VALE SCHOOL Additional information: SEN17762-SEN-TAXI 8 SEATER- BIRCH WOOD VALE SCHOOL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a09e959-53b9-4095-94f3-85151269f93c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a6b604e-1629-479f-8344-82dfd77565da
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,129 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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