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title: "SEN18823-SEN-TAXI - BIRCH WOOD SCHOOL - GRANGE DRIVE"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SEN18823-SEN-TAXI - BIRCH WOOD SCHOOL - GRANGE DRIVE

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d83dcfa-3ae8-4ccf-9f4f-b20d43cf6a0f

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed an open procurement process to award a contract for transport services, specifically focusing on taxi services for SEN transportation to Birch Wood School on Grange Drive. Classified under the industry category of 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)', this procurement is set in England, United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage on 18th July 2026, after the tender period ended on 15th July 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 24th August 2026 to 31st July 2027, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 35,880.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in SEN transportation. Given the open procedure procurement method, businesses of various sizes could potentially compete, although the awarded contract to EVEREST TAXIS LTD indicates that companies with significant experience and capacity in delivering reliable and specialised transport solutions stand the best chance. Such contracts can help businesses expand their service portfolios and enhance their reputation in the public sector by aligning with authoritative local councils like Leicestershire County Council.

## Notice

SEN18823-SEN-TAXI - BIRCH WOOD SCHOOL - GRANGE DRIVE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5e700b-cc91-4672-8fec-b545dede0990 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,880 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVEREST TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2026 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5e700b-cc91-4672-8fec-b545dede0990

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5e700b-cc91-4672-8fec-b545dede0990
  18th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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