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SEN18652-SEN-TAXI-Hardwick House School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2026 at 09:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "SEN18652-SEN-TAXI-Hardwick House School" has been completed by Leicestershire County Council. This tender falls under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport) and was aimed at providing taxi services to Hardwick House School. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 30th June 2026. The contract, valued at £2,661,750, is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2027. The buying organisation, Leicestershire County Council, is based in Glenfield, Leicester, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses capable of offering transport services within the education sector. Although this specific award has been made to SMART PLUS TAXIS LTD, a large-scale enterprise, similar upcoming tenders might be suitable for businesses of varying scales that specialise in school or specialised transport services. Organisations that are well-versed in collaborating with public sector bodies and can comply with strict service standards would find potential in such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN18652-SEN-TAXI-Hardwick House School

Notice Description

SEN18652-SEN-TAXI-Hardwick House School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b68d4a01-d3b5-436d-8113-ce976e5d7429
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1b87ed-af1e-49c2-92e5-607f7dd72e11
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
£2,661,750 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,617 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SMART PLUS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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