Award

SEN17373-SEN-TAXI-Forest Way School

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 11:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council recently concluded a public procurement process for providing transport services to Forest Way School. The contract, identified by SEN17373-SEN-TAXI, falls under the industry category of transport services excluding waste transport, and covers the region of England with specific delivery in the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage with the contract awarded on 23rd January 2026, following an open procedure. The contract period is scheduled from 25th January 2026 to 31st July 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services. Although the suitability criteria indicate it's not targeted at SMEs or voluntary organisations, larger transport firms capable of providing reliable taxi services to special education institutions could benefit significantly. The process utilised an open procurement method, providing inclusive participation possibilities for qualified suppliers capable of serving the educational sector's transportation needs. The awarded supplier, NMI TAXI LTD, exemplifies the type of business that can effectively capitalise on such opportunities for business growth within the transport services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN17373-SEN-TAXI-Forest Way School

Notice Description

SEN17373-SEN-TAXI-Forest Way School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdd350f9-581f-4b77-94c9-6dd35e2e1ae3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0e161b5-f72d-4202-98ba-20eaef5ffcaf
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
£13,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2026 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

NMI TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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