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SEN19070-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2026 at 09:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "SEN19070-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy" under the industry category of transport services, with a focus on non-waste transport. This process was an open procedure, culminating in an award stage announced on 28th July 2026. The service area is within England, United Kingdom, and the contract period is scheduled from 24th August 2026 until 31st July 2027. The contract value is set at £33,514, offering a substantial opportunity for the awarded supplier, P&P CABS LTD, a large-scale enterprise situated in Leicester.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services. Companies that have experience in providing efficient and reliable taxi services, especially within the education sector, could find contracts like this beneficial for expanding their service offerings and increasing their market reach. While this particular contract was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, similar open procurement procedures by local councils could be ideal for other large organisations looking to collaborate with public sector bodies and bolster their standing within the transport industry in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN19070-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy

Notice Description

SEN19070-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03a79afa-6ed6-4cfa-892a-fd33add12f68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1df3680-68d1-428c-b7b1-b51b9b0932c7
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
£33,514 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,514 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

P&P CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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