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SEN19010-SEN-TAXI-Sketchley Hill Primary School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Aug 2026 at 16:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Leicestershire County Council contracting for transport services, specifically taxi services for Sketchley Hill Primary School. This falls under the industry category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement utilised an open procedure method and has moved to the award stage. The tender period concluded on 30th July 2026, with the contract period set to begin on 24th August 2026 and end on 31st July 2027. The contract holds a value of GBP 20,670.

This contract represents a potential growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services. Large companies like SMART PLUS TAXIS, who was awarded the contract, demonstrate the type of business well-suited to fulfil such requirements. While the tender was not specifically designated for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it provides a foothold for businesses aiming to expand their service portfolio within the public sector. Participating companies should have the capability to deliver consistent and reliable transport services within the stipulated geographical region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN19010-SEN-TAXI-Sketchley Hill Primary School

Notice Description

SEN19010-SEN-TAXI-Sketchley Hill Primary School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2d57e31-6deb-458b-b52f-827f0d6c5504
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a7afa2e-0244-4211-b8d0-1888addef691
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
£20,670 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,670 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20263 days 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

SMART PLUS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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