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SEN18447

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2026 at 07:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has successfully completed a procurement process under the title "SEN18447" for transport services, specifically a taxi contract, classified under the CPV code 60000000. This open procedure procurement, valued at £15,200, is set in the services industry category with a focus on the United Kingdom, particularly in England. The tendering process ended on 25 June 2026, and the contract will run from 24 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. The procurement process reached the award stage on 26 June 2026, with Urban Cars UK selected as the supplier.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those catering to special educational needs. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) have significant opportunities in such contracts, as the procurement process explicitly supports their involvement. Companies within the region or those with capabilities in providing specialised transport services can leverage this contract to expand their business footprint and demonstrate their capability in delivering high-quality services to public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN18447

Notice Description

SEN taxi contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3182e9eb-823e-49d4-90c1-1478a8cbde8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e449824-b09d-4753-9264-b7bf4cc77500
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
SME, VCSE
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
£15,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

URBAN CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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