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SEN15435

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Jan 2026 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for contract SEN15435, concerning SEN Taxi services, has been completed under the auspices of Leicestershire County Council, situated in Leicester, United Kingdom. The contract, classified within the Transport services category (excluding Waste transport), was executed through an open procedure. The awarding stage concluded with the contract value of £15,000 and was awarded to TLC Cabs, a large-scale supplier. The tender process was active until 9th August 2025, leading to a contract period starting from 26th August 2025 to 27th August 2025, indicating a short-term requirement. This process falls under the services industry category and aligns with the regional focus on England.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of providing efficient taxi solutions for special educational needs. Given the open procurement method, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate, fostering growth within this sector. Businesses that demonstrate a large operation scale, as exemplified by TLC Cabs, may find such short-term contracts advantageous due to their potential for expansion in regional service delivery. Firms equipped to scale their operations swiftly to meet precise contractual demands will benefit from similar future opportunities, enhancing their market presence and reputation for reliability within public sector transport services.

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Notice Title

SEN15435

Notice Description

SEN Taxi contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf649ebf-64a8-4e19-82d1-0b3e006aa236
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8feae225-0c7d-47cd-958b-80823e48b1f9
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2025 30 days
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

TLC CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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