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SEN15481

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Jan 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has successfully completed its procurement process for the "SEN15481" taxi contract, classified under transport services (excluding waste transport), serving the entire region of England, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the services category and was conducted using an open procedure, signalling transparency and broad accessibility. The award stage concluded on 20th August 2025, with the contract period running from 26th August 2025 to 31st July 2026. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 20th August 2025. The council operates from County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, and can be contacted via assistedtransporthub@leics.gov.uk.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability criteria. The open procurement method encourages competition and participation, making it ideal for transport service providers looking to expand their market presence or strengthen their portfolio within the public sector. The substantial contract value of £18,000 signifies a significant commercial engagement with a scope to develop long-term partnerships with Leicestershire County Council, whose commitment to quality and efficient transport services provides a stable ground for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

SEN15481

Notice Description

SEN taxi contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfb9e0c0-dac1-47c7-8b6d-1ffbebdd5bd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e27d46cf-5956-4aa0-9697-6dc78e32fb44
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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
assistedtransporthub@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162323232

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

HMB (LEIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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