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SEN18539

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2026 at 20:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Leicestershire County Council under the title "SEN18539" involves a contract for transport services, specifically a taxi service, in the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category with a CPV classification of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" and follows an open procedure method. The contract was awarded to NMI Taxi Ltd on 25th June 2026 with the service period commencing on 24th August 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2027. Interested parties should note that although the process is complete, it was initially open for SMEs and VCSEs to participate. The total value of the contract is £12,540.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those offering specialised taxi services. The open procedure of the procurement method indicates a competitive environment, allowing businesses of various scales to propose their solutions. SMEs and VCSEs, in particular, were considered suitable candidates for this contract, aligning with the buyer's inclusivity goals for diverse supplier engagement. The successful conclusion of this contract with Leicestershire County Council could serve as a notable reference for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in regional transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN18539

Notice Description

SEN Taxi contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f397f54f-e94e-4b2f-b398-af17787901ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bcc5ded-5c6e-4149-a8e7-4f076353fc27
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, VCSE
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
£12,540 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 20 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

NMI TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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