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29 Jul 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process initiated by Leicestershire County Council, titled "SEN19105-SEN-TAXI - Bowman Academy," is currently active and falls under the services category. This procurement involves transport services, excluding waste transport, within England, United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ends on 29th July 2026, with the contract set to commence on 24th August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027. Leicestershire County Council is the contracting authority, located at County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in transport services. Since the procurement method involves a call-off from a framework agreement, businesses already part of or eligible for such agreements are well-suited to compete. Although the tender is not specifically marked for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies with the capacity to provide reliable transport solutions to educational institutions like Bowman Academy may find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

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Notice Title

SEN19105-SEN-TAXI - Bowman Academy

Notice Description

SEN19105-SEN-TAXI - Bowman Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0dccf8e1-54c7-4474-a39d-beb1bc2747ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c7fd96-f055-4ed3-9be1-3fcb8cc81589
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£42,068 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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