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SEN17762-SEN-TAXI 8 SEATER- BIRCH WOOD VALE SCHOOL

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Leicestershire County Council for transport services specifically catering to Birch Wood Vale School, under the title "SEN-TAXI 8 SEATER". This contract, classified within the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" industry category, was awarded following an open procedure. Leicestershire County Council, situated in Leicester, England, took on the role of the buyer, with the tender period closing on 23 March 2026 and the contract period spanning from 13 April to 31 July 2026. The procurement stage is complete with the award dated 23 March 2026.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies in the transport services sector, particularly those with capabilities to offer 8-seater taxi services in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £10,200 GBP, was awarded to PRIME TAXIS (LBORO), suggesting that large-scale transport providers are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, this is a promising opportunity for SMEs given the procurement's suitability criteria, which favours smaller enterprises over VCSEs, opening pathways for similar businesses to engage in future contracts with Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

SEN17762-SEN-TAXI 8 SEATER- BIRCH WOOD VALE SCHOOL

Notice Description

SEN17762-SEN-TAXI 8 SEATER- BIRCH WOOD VALE SCHOOL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2498de3-6eef-42e5-ad05-67ab0e653a25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62750834-be8a-4d1d-aeca-6086d861e61b
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
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 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

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

PRIME TAXIS (LBORO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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