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SEN18673-SEN-TAXI-Maplewell Hall School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2026 at 17:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Leicestershire County Council, is titled "SEN18673-SEN-TAXI-Maplewell Hall School" and falls under the transport services industry category. This contract focuses on the provision of transport services, excluding waste transport, within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of England. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with SMART PLUS TAXIS LTD having been awarded the contract valued at £19,370. The tendering stage concluded on 15th July 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 24th August 2026, ending on 31st July 2027. The procurement was conducted using a method classified as "Other," and Leicestershire County Council acted as the buying organisation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in transport services. Although large-scale enterprises like SMART PLUS TAXIS LTD were eligible, the tender might not have been particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses capable of fulfilling regional transport requirements, maintaining consistent quality, and meeting strict timelines would find this contract a lucrative avenue to expand their portfolio and solidify their presence in the public sector transportation market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN18673-SEN-TAXI-Maplewell Hall School

Notice Description

SEN18673-SEN-TAXI-Maplewell Hall School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdc0ee76-b159-481b-9807-30b56bc5180b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6493ba0-fe41-46fe-96c3-c48423f58687
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
£19,370 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,370 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 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

SMART PLUS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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