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SEN18685-SEN-TAXI-Forest Way School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Jul 2026 at 11:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leicestershire County Council involved the tender titled "SEN18685-SEN-TAXI-Forest Way School," classified under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport. The location of the service is in England, United Kingdom. The process, which has reached the award stage, used an open procedure method. The contract period spans from 24th August 2026 to 31st July 2027, following a tender period that ended on 15th July 2026. The contract was awarded on 18th July 2026 with an active status. The awarded value to the supplier, GVN CABS LTD, is GBP 26,175.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, specifically those offering specialised taxi services for schools. Large-scale companies or those capable of fulfilling significant transportation contracts are best suited to compete due to the nature and scale of operations needed. While the tender was not explicitly open to SMEs or VCSEs, the contract presents a growth opportunity for companies able to provide consistent, reliable transport services within the specified timeframe and geographical location.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN18685-SEN-TAXI-Forest Way School

Notice Description

SEN18685-SEN-TAXI-Forest Way School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb5a666f-e6db-48f8-9b94-7baced06ac86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4929393-8365-4644-8cee-601f7ecd8346
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
£481,051 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,175 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

GVN CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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