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27 Jul 2026 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "SEN19047-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy." The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and is located in England, United Kingdom. This tender utilised an open procurement method, following an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 24th July 2026, and the contract period is set from 24th August 2026 to 31st July 2027. The total contract value amounts to £25,480. The award was made active on 27th July 2026, with CIRCLE TAXIS LTD being the chosen supplier.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly companies with experience in providing specialised transportation. Although the awarded supplier, CIRCLE TAXIS LTD, is a large business, the nature of the contract could also appeal to other service providers with the capacity to deliver efficient and reliable transport solutions. This type of tender can help businesses expand their operations in the public sector, fostering growth through the secure and predictable revenue streams that contracts of this nature can provide.

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Notice Title

SEN19047-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy

Notice Description

SEN19047-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4814a0b-3d75-4117-87cb-f43d5be362b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/338a18d8-4213-4e25-8309-0167e92742c3
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
£25,480 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 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

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

CIRCLE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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