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SEN18693

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2026 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leicestershire County Council sought transport services under the title "SEN18693". Categorised within the transport services sector and situated in England, United Kingdom, this procurement has completed its tender stage. The process employed an open procedure method, facilitating broad competition. Following the tender period which ended on 16 July 2026, the contract was awarded on 24 July 2026 to Cityrides Leicester Ltd for a value of £11,210. The contract spans from 24 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Leicestershire County Council, located at County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester, serves as the buying organisation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and those involved in vehicle services, as it focuses on providing specialised transport services within an educational context. The open procedure ensures that any qualified service provider could participate, fostering competition. Companies that specialise in student transport logistics or have experience in managing school transportation needs are particularly well-suited for such opportunities. Expanding participation in tenders like these can help businesses enhance their service portfolio and gain government contracting experience, vital for sustainable business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN18693

Notice Description

SEN taxi

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-394a37bc-6616-4117-8b44-697c48a09abd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd38d7dc-a124-489a-995c-0e31d176dce7
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
SME

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
£11,210 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,210 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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
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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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