Award

SEN17370-SEN-TAXI-Forest Way School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Jan 2026 at 12:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for the transportation services titled "SEN17370-SEN-TAXI-Forest Way School". This tender is classified under the transport services industry category with a CPV code of 60000000, specifically excluding waste transport. The procurement process, using an open procedure method, involved the engagement of services in England, United Kingdom. The award was announced on 23 January 2026, with the contract period set to begin on 25 January 2026, and concluding on 31 July 2026. The total contract value is £13,200, and the buyer has been actively seeking suppliers through this open method to ensure a thorough selection process.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the transportation sector to engage in the delivery of specialised transport services for educational purposes. Although this tender was not specifically suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger transport companies, such as Premier Taxis Leicester Ltd, who was awarded the contract, stand to gain considerable operational achievements and reputation enhancements by serving a key public service need. Companies with expertise in providing reliable and safe transportation services for schools would be highly competitive, facilitating business growth within this essential public sector domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN17370-SEN-TAXI-Forest Way School

Notice Description

SEN17370-SEN-TAXI-Forest Way School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76de17ba-7892-4d95-8769-25c73a079ba2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc07fff0-0d4a-47c7-8d95-d921b2329f47
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
£13,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2026 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

PREMIER TAXIS LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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