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31 Jul 2026 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically taxi services, as described in the CPV classifications. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Prime1 Taxis being the successful supplier. This contract was issued through a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services, identified as PAN3059. The award was finalised on 31st July 2026, and the contract, valued at £33,673, will commence on 9th September 2026 and last until 31st July 2028. The services will be provided in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in taxi and passenger transport services, particularly those capable of fulfilling public sector contracts. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in similar tenders under the DPS, facilitating robust competition and diverse service offerings. Winning such contracts can significantly boost business growth by establishing long-term relationships with public sector entities like Leicester City Council and expanding operational scope within the region. Businesses with capabilities in delivering reliable and efficient transport services will find this contract type especially beneficial in terms of growth and reputation building.

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Notice Title

37103 - LEICESTER COLLEGE

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of transport services - journey stated in the title of this notice. It has been awarded following a Mini Competition under Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059 - Passenger Transport Services. To find out more about this DPS and how to provide taxi services to the Council, please see Taxi firms tendering for contracts (leicester.gov.uk)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0141a069-a8c6-46ff-98db-f44a599b3046
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4750e29f-bc57-4972-b806-f2f1c8b7b408
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,673 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,673 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY 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
LE1 1FZ
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)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIME1 TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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