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SEN18781-SEN-TAXI-ASHMOUNT SCHOOL

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Jul 2026 at 14:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "SEN18781-SEN-TAXI-ASHMOUNT SCHOOL", focusing on transport services excluding waste transport, within the United Kingdom, particularly England. The procurement was at the award stage with MOUNTSORREL TAXIS LTD emerging as the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £37,700, was awarded on 18th July 2026, with its implementation beginning on 24th August 2026 and set to conclude on 31st July 2027. The procurement fell under the category of services and used an "Other" procurement method, suggesting a tailored process outside standard approaches.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the transport services industry, specifically those capable of providing specialised transport services. Larger enterprises like MOUNTSORREL TAXIS LTD, which successfully secured the contract, are well-positioned to meet the demands of similar local government contracts. Companies seeking to grow their portfolio in public sector transportation services, particularly those with experience or capability in managing transport for educational institutions, would benefit from engaging with similar future tenders. As the buyer, Leicestershire County Council presents an ongoing opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the UK public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN18781-SEN-TAXI-ASHMOUNT SCHOOL

Notice Description

SEN18781-SEN-TAXI-ASHMOUNT SCHOOL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5f69ec0-8bca-4830-8e65-ce6ac9871a81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7ef559c-b43d-4d86-8c6a-ee335a42b69d
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
£37,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,700 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 - 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

MOUNTSORREL TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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