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SEN19028-SEN-TAXI- Ashfield Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2026 at 13:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has concluded a public procurement process under the title "SEN19028-SEN-TAXI- Ashfield Academy" for transport services, specifically taxi services, within the United Kingdom. This contract was classified under CPV code 60000000, pertaining to transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement process follows an open procedure and reached the award stage on 28th July 2026. The contract period will commence on 24th August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027. The total awarded contract value stands at £51,380, awarded to YAKUB TAXIS LTD, a large-scale supplier based in Leicester. These transport services are designated for the Ashfield Academy, fulfilling a critical logistics requirement for the institution.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating within the transport services industry, particularly those with capacity and experience in providing specialised transport solutions, such as taxis for educational institutions. While the current award emphasizes large businesses like YAKUB TAXIS LTD, the open procedure typifies the council's willingness to consider competitive applications from qualified suppliers. Businesses aiming to expand into government contracts or gain visibility in public procurement markets could benefit from participating in similar opportunities to leverage their operational strengths and specialised services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN19028-SEN-TAXI- Ashfield Academy

Notice Description

SEN19028-SEN-TAXI- Ashfield Academy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e85f559-e99f-4638-99ae-45ac7b18617f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4138306-7ced-4263-b994-bb66ee6902c7
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
£51,480 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,380 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 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

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

YAKUB TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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