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03 Aug 2026 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "SEN19014-SEN-TAXI- Foxfields Academy" conducted by Leicestershire County Council has reached the award stage. This tender involved the procurement of transport services, specifically classified under CPV code 60000000. The project is located in England, United Kingdom, and was procured using an open method with details indicating an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 30th July 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 26th August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027. Key procurement details such as these can significantly impact potential bidders' timelines and operational planning.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing transport services efficiently and reliably. Although the procurement was deemed unsuitable for SMEs and the VCSE sector, large-scale enterprises like A ZOOM LTD, which has secured the award, stand to benefit from such contracts. Businesses specialising in transport services and aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector could find similar opportunities beneficial. Establishing a reliable service record with local government authorities like Leicestershire County Council could pave the way for further collaborations and awards in the transport industry.

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Notice Title

SEN19014-SEN-TAXI- Foxfields Academy

Notice Description

SEN19014-SEN-TAXI- Foxfields Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24581730-af73-4d9d-b489-457c98e0b5af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a85df11-37ff-4495-af63-cbcad6bb6c6f
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
£29,562 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,562 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
25 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

A ZOOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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