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30 Jul 2026 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is seeking service providers for the "SEN19179-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy" contract under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. Situated in England, this procurement is currently at the tender stage with selective procurement via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process commenced on 30th July 2026, and the deadline for submissions ends at midnight on 30th July 2026. The contract will commence on 24th August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027, with a total value of £30,498 GBP. The opportunity is published in the United Kingdom, with the main procurement category focused on services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in providing taxi services for educational institutions. Given the nature of the procurement method, businesses already part of the framework agreement or those interested in such frameworks should consider competing, although it is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs. Organisations equipped to deliver reliable transport services within the Leicestershire region, and those capable of fulfilling government contract requirements, are well-suited to contend for this opportunity, allowing for potential business expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Title

SEN19179-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy

Notice Description

SEN19179-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56e506af-72e1-4502-92aa-2199a6abc573
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f1a06e9-5351-47ba-834f-a111c8adb317
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
£30,498 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 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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