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SEN18453 - SEN Taxi

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2026 at 08:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process managed by Leicestershire County Council involves the award of a contract titled "SEN18453 - SEN Taxi" under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport. The process was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender stage completed and the contract now awarded. The contract, valued at £20,425, is designated for delivery in England, UK. Key dates include the tender end on 25th June 2026 and the contract commencement on 14th October 2026, running until the end of July 2027.

This tender offers growth opportunities in the transport sector, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs. The awarded supplier, Mastercabs 5939, exemplifies the suitability for SMEs within this procurement. Companies specialising in logistical services or with expertise in transport solutions for special educational needs may find significant potential in participating in similar future tenders, benefiting from engaging with local governmental bodies such as the Leicestershire County Council, promoting regional economic development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN18453 - SEN Taxi

Notice Description

SEN taxi

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f41c340-5399-4316-98e1-9c5ee9ef8399
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8cf108-183c-4dd4-9eb3-60350c6edbad
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
£20,425 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,425 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 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
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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

MASTERCABS 5939

Further Information

Notice Documents

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