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Award

18 Jul 2026 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council recently completed an open procurement process for the provision of transport services, specifically a taxi service for the Dorothy Goodman Upper Barwell. This contract, identified as SEN18820-SEN-TAXI-DOROTHY GOODMAN UPPER BARWELL, falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport. Based in Leicester, England, the contract was awarded to NMI TAXI LTD on 18th July 2026, following the tender period's closure on 15th July 2026. The contract runs from 24th August 2026 to 31st July 2027, with a total value of £31,200. This tender was conducted using an open procedure, highlighting Leicestershire County Council's commitment to transparent procurement practices.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the transport services industry, particularly those capable of providing reliable taxi services within the UK. Although the contract does not specifically target SMEs or VCSE organisations, large-scale suppliers such as NMI TAXI LTD are suited to fulfill the demands of similar public contracts. Businesses with expertise in local transport logistics, competitive pricing, and the ability to meet specific transport needs can strategically position themselves for future tenders within this sector, paving the way for potential business growth.

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Notice Title

SEN18820-SEN-TAXI-DOROTHY GOODMAN UPPER BARWELL

Notice Description

SEN18820-SEN-TAXI-DOROTHY GOODMAN UPPER BARWELL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffea1adc-6d57-43f6-9fc3-175cc5b69b0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3107422-5dc0-4c13-98a0-9aa65c5e5457
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
£31,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,200 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

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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