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SEN18991-SEN-TAXI-BIRCH WOOD SCHOOL - GRANGE DRIVE

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2026 at 07:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has concluded the procurement process for transport services under the title "SEN18991-SEN-TAXI-BIRCH WOOD SCHOOL - GRANGE DRIVE". This contract falls within the transport services industry category and pertains specifically to England, United Kingdom. The procurement process, an open procedure, was completed with the awarding of the contract on 28th July 2026 to A1 LEICESTER TAXI LTD for a value of £26,780. Notably, the contract period is set to begin on 24th August 2026 and will run until 31st July 2027. The procurement stage progressed through the award phase by 28th July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services. Firms that can offer reliable and efficient taxi services for educational institutions will find this contract particularly advantageous. Although the tender is not specifically geared towards SMEs or social enterprises, larger businesses with similar capabilities to A1 LEICESTER TAXI LTD, especially those operating within the UK region, can position themselves competitively for similar opportunities that facilitate growth in both public sector engagement and service delivery capacities. The open procurement method highlights a transparent opportunity for businesses to participate in competitive bids that can expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN18991-SEN-TAXI-BIRCH WOOD SCHOOL - GRANGE DRIVE

Notice Description

SEN18991-SEN-TAXI-BIRCH WOOD SCHOOL - GRANGE DRIVE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c000e97-ad04-4e8b-980e-f78aa61c0280
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29b4b05f-d0d4-4d12-8ecf-6bd80918ddb5
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
£26,780 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,780 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 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

A1 LEICESTER TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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