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18 Jun 2026 at 07:42

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has conducted a procurement process under the title "SEN18341-SEN-TAXI- CAPTAINS CLOSE PRIMARY SCHOOL-CAPTAINS NEST," classified within the transport services industry (excluding waste transport). This contract, valued at £19,110, was pursued through an open procedure and has now reached the award stage. The contract spans from 24th August 2026 to 31st July 2027, focusing on service delivery within England, United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period's end on 15th June 2026, with the award published on 18th June 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for transport service providers seeking to collaborate with public organisations such as local councils. Although the current awardee, NMI TAXI, is a large-scale business, similar transport companies could find lucrative prospects by positioning themselves to fulfil specialised transport needs, particularly in student and school transportation sectors. Companies with strong logistical capabilities and a focus on service and reliability would be particularly well-suited to compete in future bidding opportunities for such contracts, supporting their growth and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

SEN18341-SEN-TAXI- CAPTAINS CLOSE PRIMARY SCHOOL-CAPTAINS NEST

Notice Description

SEN18341-SEN-TAXI- CAPTAINS CLOSE PRIMARY SCHOOL-CAPTAINS NEST Additional information: SEN18341-SEN-TAXI- CAPTAINS CLOSE PRIMARY SCHOOL-CAPTAINS NEST

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b206b6e-0776-4f64-9981-11d51704006c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c7393ac-1100-405f-9738-5f20ab43fb31
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£19,110 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,110 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NMI TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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