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title: "SEN19085-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8800043-2e9b-4ac6-a72d-a323322966e0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# SEN19085-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8800043-2e9b-4ac6-a72d-a323322966e0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "SEN19085-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy" was conducted by Leicestershire County Council, a local government authority based in Leicester, United Kingdom. This process falls under the category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which reached its conclusion with an award on 29th July 2026. The contract pertains to the location of England and spans the duration from 24th August 2026 to 31st July 2027. The tendering phase concluded on 23rd July 2026, marking the transition to the award stage with SMART PLUS TAXIS LTD being selected as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those capable of managing special needs transport requirements. While the contract does not indicate suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary organisations, it presents an opportunity for larger transportation companies to enhance their portfolio and establish a foothold in municipal service contracts. Businesses with expertise in passenger transport and strong operational capabilities would have been well-suited to compete in this open tender process.

## Notice

SEN19085-SEN-TAXI-Bowman Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e98425c0-0c63-4196-9d5f-448e1f2cc8ea |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,050 |
| 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 | SMART PLUS TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e98425c0-0c63-4196-9d5f-448e1f2cc8ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e98425c0-0c63-4196-9d5f-448e1f2cc8ea
  29th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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