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Category 2 Specialist- ID: 37019 -RAVENHURST PRIMARY SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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30 Jun 2026 at 09:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester City Council awarded a contract titled "Category 2 Specialist- ID: 37019 -RAVENHURST PRIMARY SCHOOL" under the CPV code 60120000, which pertains to taxi services. The award was formalised through a mini competition within the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The contract, valued at £56,160, is set to commence on 24th August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2028. The procurement category is services and the location of service delivery is in England, United Kingdom. The tah stage of the process was completed on 29th June 2026. The procurement method followed the 'Other' procurement process, providing opportunities for small to medium enterprises and VCSE organizations.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services, especially those that provide taxi services and have the capacity to handle contracts under procurement systems like the Dynamic Purchasing System. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSE organisations due to the council's stated support for these business types. Engaging in such contracts can help business entities to expand their client base, enhance their market presence, and establish a working relationship with a major public sector organisation, Leicester City Council. Businesses with a track record of providing reliable and professional transportation services would be ideally positioned to meet the Council's expectations and requirements in this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Category 2 Specialist- ID: 37019 -RAVENHURST PRIMARY SCHOOL

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)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-017f8b5f-3bd9-4f30-871d-736cd52b5336
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c2aa7f-ad32-4900-8b6f-55f895d5bb9e
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, VCSE
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
£56,160 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY RIDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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