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SEN18698-SEN-TAXI-Forest Way School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2026 at 18:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, based in County Hall, Leicester, oversaw the procurement process titled "SEN18698-SEN-TAXI-Forest Way School" in the transport services category, specifically for the special educational needs sector. The procurement utilised an open procedure and concluded with an award on 17th July 2026. The contract, valued at £25,480, comprises services within England and is set to begin on 24th August 2026 and end on 31st July 2027. The process reached its award stage after the tender period ended on 15th July 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in providing specialised taxi services. While the awarded contract has been given to COALVILLE CABS LTD, a large supplier, small to medium-sized enterprises seeking similar future contracts can find potential growth opportunities by aligning services to the specific needs of educational institutions requiring transport for special education needs. This contract highlights the potential for businesses that have the infrastructure and expertise to deliver reliable and tailored transport services in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN18698-SEN-TAXI-Forest Way School

Notice Description

SEN18698-SEN-TAXI-Forest Way School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-938dd586-29b3-4769-9a6c-b4b20614337d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3390ef04-1ee7-4940-b7b3-da9390c860de
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
£25,480 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 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

COALVILLE CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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