Award

36257- MILLGATE SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2025 at 09:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for taxi services at Millgate School has reached the award stage, with Leicester City Council acting as the buying organisation. The procurement belongs to the works category and is focused on providing taxi services within England, United Kingdom. Leicester City Council utilised an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure, for this tender. The tender period concluded on 24th July 2025, preceding the contract commencement planned for 26th August 2025, extending until 31st July 2028.

This tender fosters business growth opportunities, particularly for firms offering taxi and passenger transport services. Although not tailored for SMEs, this contract welcomes participation from VCSE-type organisations, aligning with Leicester's focus on community-centric businesses. Hansom Taxis Leicester Ltd, a large-scale operator, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating opportunities for established transport providers to secure significant contracts in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36257- MILLGATE SCHOOL

Notice Description

TAXI SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09ba33c3-654c-4a4f-91c7-6512656d9605
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d27b432-096c-43f8-b99e-125678328310
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
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
£44 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,210 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE5 0LH
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
North Evington
Westminster Constituency
Leicester East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANSOM TAXIS LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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