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title: "S140-Mainstream Taxi- Great Bowden Academy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15eb467e-9a47-4741-8569-80f6fffc6da8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# S140-Mainstream Taxi- Great Bowden Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15eb467e-9a47-4741-8569-80f6fffc6da8

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

S140-Mainstream Taxi- Great Bowden Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82268245-a9f1-4e16-ad16-2dbe26ab9451 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,994 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HMB (LEIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82268245-a9f1-4e16-ad16-2dbe26ab9451

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82268245-a9f1-4e16-ad16-2dbe26ab9451
  13th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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