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S140-Mainstream Taxi- Great Bowden Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "S140-Mainstream Taxi- Great Bowden Academy" conducted by Leicestershire County Council has reached the award stage, with the final award made on 9th April 2026. This tender falls under the Transport Services category, not including waste transport, and is geographically situated in England, United Kingdom. The procurement employs an open procedure method, which concluded on 9th April 2026. The contract period spans from 14th April 2026 to 10th July 2026, with a total contract value of GBP 13,994.

This tender offers significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services to branch into mainstream student transportation. Specifically, SMEs and VCSEs would find it particularly advantageous, given the noted suitability criteria for these business types. HMB (LEIC) LTD, a large-scale company, has successfully secured the contract, demonstrating that even larger entities have viable prospects within this competitive open procurement framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S140-Mainstream Taxi- Great Bowden Academy

Notice Description

S140-Mainstream Taxi- Great Bowden Academy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15eb467e-9a47-4741-8569-80f6fffc6da8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82268245-a9f1-4e16-ad16-2dbe26ab9451
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
SME, VCSE
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
£72 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,994 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 1-6 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

HMB (LEIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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