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SEN18823-SEN-TAXI - BIRCH WOOD SCHOOL - GRANGE DRIVE

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Jul 2026 at 15:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed an open procurement process to award a contract for transport services, specifically focusing on taxi services for SEN transportation to Birch Wood School on Grange Drive. Classified under the industry category of 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)', this procurement is set in England, United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage on 18th July 2026, after the tender period ended on 15th July 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 24th August 2026 to 31st July 2027, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 35,880.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in SEN transportation. Given the open procedure procurement method, businesses of various sizes could potentially compete, although the awarded contract to EVEREST TAXIS LTD indicates that companies with significant experience and capacity in delivering reliable and specialised transport solutions stand the best chance. Such contracts can help businesses expand their service portfolios and enhance their reputation in the public sector by aligning with authoritative local councils like Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN18823-SEN-TAXI - BIRCH WOOD SCHOOL - GRANGE DRIVE

Notice Description

SEN18823-SEN-TAXI - BIRCH WOOD SCHOOL - GRANGE DRIVE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d83dcfa-3ae8-4ccf-9f4f-b20d43cf6a0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5e700b-cc91-4672-8fec-b545dede0990
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
£35,880 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

EVEREST TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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