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SEN18684-SEN-TAXI-FOREST WAY SCHOOL

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2026 at 11:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Leicestershire County Council as the buying organisation for a contract titled "SEN18684-SEN-TAXI-FOREST WAY SCHOOL" under the transport services category. This contract, located in England, follows an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 2nd July 2026. The contract period is set from 24th August 2026 to 31st July 2027, with a total value of £11,485. The procurement method utilised was open, encouraging broad participation.

This tender creates growth opportunities particularly for transport service providers capable of delivering specialised educational transport services. While the contract has been awarded to VMNS Cabs Ltd, future similar tenders would be suitable for large-scale enterprises with experience in transport services, though it may not favour small or voluntary and community sector enterprises. Engaging in such public contracts enables service providers to expand their portfolio and establish a strong presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN18684-SEN-TAXI-FOREST WAY SCHOOL

Notice Description

SEN18684-SEN-TAXI-FOREST WAY SCHOOL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb6297e0-e190-4843-8d05-ce09789f5eba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac05407c-4c91-4490-9139-e9804522fc9f
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
£11,485 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,485 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

VMNS CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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