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SEN19025-SEN- W/C TAXI-Ashfield Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Jul 2026 at 13:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a transport services contract titled "SEN19025-SEN- W/C TAXI-Ashfield Academy" in the services category, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The contract, valued at £38,714, was open for tenders under an open procedure and has been awarded to Cityrides Leicester Ltd. The procurement was for services within England, United Kingdom, and reached the award stage with the active award dated 25th July 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 24th August 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2027, following the closing of the tender period on 22nd July 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those with the capacity to manage school transport contracts. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport companies with the resources and infrastructure to support specialised transport needs, such as school transport, can see substantial growth and business development from such contracts. The open procurement method used ensures a fair competitive process, encouraging businesses that can offer competitive pricing and reliable service delivery to participate and expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN19025-SEN- W/C TAXI-Ashfield Academy

Notice Description

SEN19025-SEN- W/C TAXI-Ashfield Academy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-324c6637-5afb-49f3-82e2-eaf71ab46234
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3a41e3-dc0c-49ca-bcce-48933e882f3d
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
£38,714 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,714 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 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

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

CITYRIDES LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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