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SEN18660-SEN-TAXI- STOCKINGFORD ACADEMY

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 09:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has concluded a procurement process titled "SEN18660-SEN-TAXI- STOCKINGFORD ACADEMY," which falls under the industry category of transport services. The project is located in England and relates to the provision of taxi services for a special educational needs academy. This procurement has reached the award stage, with A1 MERCIA TAXI being awarded the contract valued at £19,012. The procurement followed an open procedure, and the contract period is set to run from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2027. All key phases of the tender have been completed as of 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for taxi service providers, especially large-scale operations capable of delivering specialised transport services in the education sector. Companies experienced in providing reliable and professional transport services within the UK would find this type of contract beneficial to their portfolio. The collaboration with a reputable public authority like Leicestershire County Council could also enhance a company's credibility and visibility in the public transport sector. This opportunity would be particularly suited for businesses with a robust infrastructure to manage contracts of this scope and nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN18660-SEN-TAXI- STOCKINGFORD ACADEMY

Notice Description

SEN18660-SEN-TAXI- STOCKINGFORD ACADEMY

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3bc65d8-752e-41d1-b302-eeb23bd7a5e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c87121b-3d66-427b-89cd-18a4e612d5c8
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
£19,012 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,012 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 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
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Contact Phone
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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

A1 MERCIA TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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