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SEN18763-SEN-TAXI-BIRKETT HOUSE SCHOOL

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Jul 2026 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has concluded a procurement process titled "SEN18763-SEN-TAXI-BIRKETT HOUSE SCHOOL" in the transportation services industry. This tender involved arranging transport services in England, under the classification scheme of CPV 60000000. The buying organisation completed the procurement process, with the active award issued on 18 July 2026. The contract, valued at £27,292, will commence on 24 August 2026 and conclude on 31 July 2027. The procurement followed a unique method, categorised under services, without specific emphasis on SME or VCSE suitability.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those offering taxi services. Large-scale transport providers could benefit from this contract given the scope and duration, spanning nearly a year. The service involves providing transportation solutions to Birkett House School, which could allow businesses to showcase reliability and logistical expertise while potentially opening future contracts with educational institutions and local authorities. The supplier chosen for this contract was Abbey Cars & Taxis Hire Ltd, demonstrating that companies with established infrastructure and experience in extensive service delivery might find similar tenders advantageous for growth and portfolio expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN18763-SEN-TAXI-BIRKETT HOUSE SCHOOL

Notice Description

SEN18763-SEN-TAXI-BIRKETT HOUSE SCHOOL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-992e0965-5b92-448f-b985-897ca31315fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79d8b595-4e67-4f8b-90ff-27b3fa9c12e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£27,292 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,292 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 30 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

ABBEY CARS & TAXIS HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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