Award

SEN15620 - Taxi to Castle Mead Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Jan 2026 at 19:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leicestershire County Council involved the awarding of a contract titled "SEN15620 - Taxi to Castle Mead Academy", classified under the transport services category, with the procurement stage reaching completion. This contract, valued at £10,300, was executed through an open procedure method and covers a contract period from 28 August 2025 to 31 July 2026. The services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The tender process concluded with an end date of 20 August 2025, and the award date was registered on 20 August 2025. This procurement falls under the main category of services, specifically targeting the transport industry. Leicestershire County Council, based in Leicester, served as the buyer, and the awarded supplier was Skyline Taxis (Mids) Ltd.

This contract presents numerous opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transport services, to engage in public sector projects. Companies with capabilities in providing transportation solutions for educational institutions would find this tender particularly suitable. The process was accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an ideal growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their presence in the public sector transport domain. Additionally, with an open procurement method, the tender allowed for broad participation, enhancing competition and potential business growth.

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Notice Title

SEN15620 - Taxi to Castle Mead Academy

Notice Description

SEN Taxi contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6afa9ab6-b800-4f8e-a387-73c5c68af7c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/332b35de-1979-44c7-8a05-ebfeed5d87ff
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
£10,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,300 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
27 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
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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

SKYLINE TAXIS (MIDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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