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SEN15436

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Jan 2026 at 10:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, based at County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, conducted an open procurement process for the provision of special educational needs (SEN) transport services to Maplewell Post 16. The contract, identified as SEN15436, falls under the transport services category and covers the region of England in the United Kingdom. The tender reached its award stage, with key dates including the tender period closing on 20th August 2025 and the contract period spanning from 26th to 31st August 2025. The contract, valued at £299, was awarded to TLC Cabs and further details can be referenced in the awarded contract notice published on 2nd January 2026.

This procurement opportunity represents a significant chance for businesses in the transport sector to expand their portfolios, especially those focused on special needs transportation solutions. Due to its open procedure, SMEs are particularly suited to bid for similar contracts, promoting business growth through collaboration with public bodies like Leicestershire County Council. Large-scale transport service providers such as TLC Cabs have successfully acquired this contract, illustrating the potential for similar businesses to compete effectively in future tenders within this industry segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN15436

Notice Description

Solo SEN transport to Maplewell Post 16

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-feced915-6013-453b-8167-719663bf6a3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e6c15ce-38c6-404c-aa12-edeef0d64699
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
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
£299 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£299 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 30 days
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

TLC CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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