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title: "SEN15787 - WOODSIDE LODGE (VALE FARM)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-adc4657b-58e0-4906-83ff-cce660de0618"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-06"
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# SEN15787 - WOODSIDE LODGE (VALE FARM)

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adc4657b-58e0-4906-83ff-cce660de0618

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, located in Leicester, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a taxi contract titled "SEN15787 - WOODSIDE LODGE (VALE FARM)," classified under the transport services industry with the CPV code 60000000. The procurement used an open procedure, with key timelines indicating the tender concluded on 15th August 2025 and the contract period from 26th August 2025 to 3rd September 2025. This particular procurement involved services delivery in the region of England, United Kingdom, and has moved from the tender phase to being awarded, with the contract awarded to VG Taxis Ltd, a large-scale supplier.

This tender provided a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those adaptable to special educational needs (SEN) transport contracts, to secure government work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) especially stood a chance to compete due to the suitability preferences outlined. The open procedure allows a competitive bidding environment, beneficial for businesses capable of delivering efficient and reliable transport services within specified timelines. Engaging in such contracts could enhance business portfolios, offering exposure and new prospects in public sector procurement.

## Notice

SEN Taxi Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afe8368a-eec1-46b9-9391-71231f60b6f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 3 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £545 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £545 |
| 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 | VG TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afe8368a-eec1-46b9-9391-71231f60b6f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afe8368a-eec1-46b9-9391-71231f60b6f2
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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