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SEN16690 - Loughborough to St Hardulphs Primary School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "SEN16690 - Loughborough to St Hardulphs Primary School," which falls under the transport services industry category. This tender process utilised an open procedure, aimed at securing transport services between Loughborough and St Hardulphs Primary School in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded on 20th October 2025. The contract, valued at £25,000, commenced on 27th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026. The procurement process was designed with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in mind.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in providing specialised transport such as taxi services. SMEs are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria, enabling them to compete effectively. With Leicestershire County Council as the buyer, businesses stand to gain a reputable client and potential for long-term collaboration. The contract highlights an opening for businesses seeking to expand their footprint within the East Midlands, offering a foothold into public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

SEN16690 - Loughborough to St Hardulphs Primary School

Notice Description

SEN taxi contract from Loughborough to St Hardulphs Primaray School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df7ad2c4-c963-4b81-856f-43d55393913f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a20533-3756-4f9d-b4d0-800210d84817
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
SME

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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 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
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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

TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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