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2025/26 SEN HTS Transport (Oakland)

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Coventry City Council, pertains to the provision of a home-to-school taxi service for the 2025/26 academic year. The process follows a selective procurement method under a contractual framework, specifically in the services category, with a focus on taxi services. Located in Coventry, UK, the tender is classified under the public authority - sub-central government. The procurement process reached completion with the award tagged as active on the 14th of August 2025, and the contract, valued at £35,036, commenced on the 3rd of September 2025, set to conclude by the 31st of July 2026.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for SMEs involved in transportation services, particularly those specialising in local taxi provisions. Businesses providing specialised taxi services stand to benefit, particularly if they operate within the Warwickshire region and have the capacity to meet specific educational transport needs. The awarded supplier, Alpha Taxis (Warwickshire) Limited, exemplifies the type of SME well-suited for such contracts, highlighting a competitive but feasible venture for similar local enterprises looking to expand their portfolio via public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

2025/26 SEN HTS Transport (Oakland)

Notice Description

Provision of a home to school taxi service during the 2025/26 academic year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05965c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054890-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,036 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALPHA TAXIS (WARWICKSHIRE

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