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SC17936-SOCIALCARE-TAXI-Maplewell Hall School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 14:44

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Leicestershire County Council as the buying organisation, focusing on providing transport services under the title "SC17936-SOCIALCARE-TAXI-Maplewell Hall School". The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, explicitly excluding waste transport, and is located in England, United Kingdom. Having reached the award stage, the tender was completed with the contract starting on 4th May 2026 and ending on 31st July 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £7,200, was published on 27th April 2026. The procurement method was described as 'Other', indicating a unique or specific approach rather than typical competitive bidding processes.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for large-scale taxi service providers capable of delivering reliable transport services. Ideal competitors are those with experience in handling transport contracts for special needs schools and who can operate within the specified region. Premier Taxis Leicester, already the awarded supplier, exemplifies the kind of business well-suited for such contracts. Although the procurement is not specified as suitable for SMEs or social enterprises, established businesses in the transport sector with a robust operational infrastructure stand to benefit from similar opportunities. The contract's timeframe allows businesses to strategically plan and allocate resources, potentially paving the way for increased revenues and industry recognition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC17936-SOCIALCARE-TAXI-Maplewell Hall School

Notice Description

SC17936-SOCIALCARE-TAXI-Maplewell Hall School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97dc0e3e-7f77-47cb-8803-ced6edeedf7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdb06ac-92f5-446e-8175-7d9dc5d9dec0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£7,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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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