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SEN18213 - SEN-TAXI- Newton Bridge Academy West Site - 26/27

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2026 at 11:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "SEN18213 - SEN-TAXI- Newton Bridge Academy West Site - 26/27," focusing on transportation services in the United Kingdom, particularly in England. The procurement fell under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. This contract, valued at £32,175, was awarded on 11th June 2026, and the services are set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and run until 31st July 2027. The procurement process concluded with an award stage, indicating that the contract is fully settled and has been awarded to MELTON PRIVATE HIRE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing transport services, especially those capable of serving educational institutions such as academies. Although the contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities can help businesses expand into the educational transport sector by adapting to specific service requirements. Companies that offer reliable and cost-effective transportation solutions and have experience in the public sector may be well-suited to pursue similar tenders. While the current award shows potential for large-scale suppliers, the procurement method indicates room for diverse business entries in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN18213 - SEN-TAXI- Newton Bridge Academy West Site - 26/27

Notice Description

SEN18213 - SEN-TAXI- Newton Bridge Academy West Site - 26/27

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4fb7894-22b4-481a-8aac-32eed4d5f42a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa8afdda-6b53-4470-b0a7-126f0d37cd8d
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
£32,175 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,175 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 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
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

MELTON PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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