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title: "SEN19025-SEN- W/C TAXI-Ashfield Academy"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-25"
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# SEN19025-SEN- W/C TAXI-Ashfield Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-324c6637-5afb-49f3-82e2-eaf71ab46234

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a transport services contract titled "SEN19025-SEN- W/C TAXI-Ashfield Academy" in the services category, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The contract, valued at £38,714, was open for tenders under an open procedure and has been awarded to Cityrides Leicester Ltd. The procurement was for services within England, United Kingdom, and reached the award stage with the active award dated 25th July 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 24th August 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2027, following the closing of the tender period on 22nd July 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those with the capacity to manage school transport contracts. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport companies with the resources and infrastructure to support specialised transport needs, such as school transport, can see substantial growth and business development from such contracts. The open procurement method used ensures a fair competitive process, encouraging businesses that can offer competitive pricing and reliable service delivery to participate and expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

SEN19025-SEN- W/C TAXI-Ashfield Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3a41e3-dc0c-49ca-bcce-48933e882f3d |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,714 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,714 |
| 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 | CITYRIDES LEICESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2026 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3a41e3-dc0c-49ca-bcce-48933e882f3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3a41e3-dc0c-49ca-bcce-48933e882f3d
  25th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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