Award

SEN15601 - Spark Vale Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Jan 2026 at 19:44

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the awarding stage of an open procedure tender titled "SEN15601 - Spark Vale Academy," classified under transport services excluding waste transport. The tender, which focused on providing a SEN Taxi Contract, was situated in England, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 20th August 2025, with the contract period running from 26th August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The total contract value amounts to GBP 7,300, and the award was given to Adams Transport, a large-scale supplier. Notably, this tender falls under the services category and aimed to engage SMEs as suitable participants in the procurement process.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the transport industry, particularly those specialising in non-waste transit services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract well-suited to their capacity, offering a chance to establish a relationship with a public sector client like Leicestershire County Council. Companies with expertise in providing specialised transport services for individuals with special educational needs can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and expand their presence in governmental contracting, thereby fostering business growth through public procurement engagements.

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Notice Title

SEN15601 - Spark Vale Academy

Notice Description

SEN Taxi Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-452e08fd-6cb3-4f0c-bb4b-2a470d52efa6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89104cf1-57b1-41f4-9478-9d43aa931f06
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
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
£7,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
assistedtransporthub@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162323232

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

ADAMS TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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