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SEN18646-SEN-TAXI-Hardwick House School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "SEN18646-SEN-TAXI-Hardwick House School", falling under the transport services industry category. Located in England, this contract involved providing transportation services for Hardwick House School. The process followed an open procedure and culminated in the award stage, with the award being made on 1st July 2026. The tender process closed on 30th June 2026, and the contract will run from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. The total contract value is £32,818.

This tender opens opportunities for growth, primarily in the transport services sector. While it is particularly suited for large enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find similar future opportunities appealing. Businesses in the transportation industry with the capacity to serve educational institutions can leverage such contracts for expansion, gaining credibility and a steady revenue stream through long-term association with county councils. This contract has been awarded to A1 Leicester Taxis, a large supplier in the area, demonstrating the potential benefits and stability such engagements offer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN18646-SEN-TAXI-Hardwick House School

Notice Description

SEN18646-SEN-TAXI-Hardwick House School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56408732-aa82-4069-ace8-e8fdb9c61ea2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63f1b90f-194f-42bd-ac47-56cba560b5fe
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
£32,818 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,818 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 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

A1 LEICESTER TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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