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SEN19081-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2026 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "SEN19081-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy" has concluded with an award made by Leicestershire County Council. This tender falls under the transport services industry category and covers the provision of taxi services within England, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure and was awarded to PS TAXIS LTD, a large-scale supplier. The contract period is set to commence on 24 August 2026 and end on 31 July 2027. The award date was 28 July 2026, with a contract value of £38,298. The tender was in the award stage and was marked as complete, following a competitive process designed to ensure transparency and opportunity for various bidders.

This tender offers business growth potential for companies specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in school or specialised group transportation. While it was awarded to a large supplier, similar opportunities could be ample for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises interested in future contracts with educational institutions or local government bodies. The structured and open procurement process enhances fair competition, allowing businesses with relevant capacity and credentials to compete effectively for contracts, thereby expanding their market reach and establishing long-term client relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN19081-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy

Notice Description

SEN19081-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0787161-4c1d-422a-8cb4-9c2fa2758ca7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664ea0fc-a75c-4796-ac17-481c5d23f746
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
£38,298 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,298 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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