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05 Aug 2026 at 07:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "SEN19258-SEN-TAXI-Forest House School" was conducted by Leicestershire County Council, a local authority in the United Kingdom. The contract falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, and is aimed at serving locations within England. The process progressed to the award stage, and as of 5th August 2026, an award has been made. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 3rd August 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 24th August 2026, running until 31st July 2027.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the transport service industry to gain significant exposure and secure consistent work within the public sector. The contract valued at £21,398 was awarded to ADAMS TRANSPORT, a large-scale supplier. Although the procurement specifically does not target SMEs or VCSEs, similar future opportunities could benefit businesses capable of providing reliable and quality transport services, particularly those specialising in servicing educational institutions. This contract highlights the importance of maintaining a proficient service standard to engage in public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

SEN19258-SEN-TAXI-Forest House School

Notice Description

SEN19258-SEN-TAXI-Forest House School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e50cb85-71ad-4ee6-bb60-33becb0fe768
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73ecbcb-942c-44e9-b7d4-3fb8c4f25082
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
£21,398 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,398 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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