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25 Jul 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of transport services under the contract titled "SEN19011-SEN-TAXI-Foxfields Academy." Classified under the transport services industry category, this contract is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and has reached the award stage as of 25th July 2026. The tender was valued at £18,720 GBP, with the contracting period set to start on 24th August 2026 and end on 31st July 2027. The awarded supplier for this contract is NMI Taxis Ltd, based in Leicester.

This contract provides potential growth opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those capable of managing educational transport needs. Companies similar in scale to NMI Taxis Ltd will find this contract appealing due to its clear focus on the delivery of responsible and assured transportation. Given the open procurement method used, it previously allowed wide participation, suggesting similar businesses may find such future opportunities advantageous, notwithstanding that this particular one is now awarded. The success in securing similar contracts will largely favour businesses with established capabilities and infrastructure in the UK transport sector.

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Notice Title

SEN19011-SEN-TAXI-Foxfields Academy

Notice Description

SEN19011-SEN-TAXI-Foxfields Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b568a9a-eba6-42d9-ab8e-88d12d3c173a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2554d4de-a8e1-4d66-bdb0-2b1156c07e5b
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
£18,720 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
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

NMI TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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