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Tender

28 Jul 2026 at 06:53

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of taxi transportation services under the title "SEN19031-SEN-W/C TAXI-BIRKETT HOUSE SENIORS-COUNTESTHORPE COLLEGE." This procurement process pertains to the transport services industry, specifically within England, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, having been published on 28th July 2026, with the tender period concluding on the same day at 23:59 BST. The subsequent contract period is set to begin on 24th August 2026 and will end on 31st July 2027. The tender employs a selective procurement method, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value is estimated at £35,880.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those with experience in providing tailored services for educational institutions. The procurement is structured to attract businesses capable of delivering reliable and efficient transport solutions for special educational needs. While this particular tender does not specify suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it remains an attractive contract for established transport service providers looking to expand their business in the public sector within the UK. Businesses based in or familiar with the region will have a strategic advantage in promptly meeting the requirements outlined in the tender.

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Notice Title

SEN19031-SEN-W/C TAXI-BIRKETT HOUSE SENIORS-COUNTESTHORPE COLLEGE

Notice Description

SEN19031-SEN-W/C TAXI-BIRKETT HOUSE SENIORS-COUNTESTHORPE COLLEGE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78ed3a1b-92e8-45a1-8748-68ad14486e6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ba69ad5-4c27-457f-a15a-9362716b2901
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£35,880 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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