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37091 - THE MAGPIE LEARNING CENTRE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 08:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Leicester City Council (LCC) involves an award for transport services under the title "THE MAGPIE LEARNING CENTRE". Classified within the taxi services industry category, this project is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was an open procedure via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) named PAN3059 for Passenger Transport Services, with Leicester City Council as the contracting authority. Significant dates include the end of the tender period on 29th July 2026, with the contract spanning from 27th August 2026 to 31st July 2028. This process has now reached the award stage, with a contract awarded to Hansom Airport Taxis Ltd for the value of £23,388.

This procurement opportunity paves the way for providers of taxi and passenger transport services to grow their business through collaboration with local councils. Targeting companies capable of delivering hire services with drivers, this tender aligns with businesses looking to expand their geographical reach or portfolio within public sector contracts. While the current stage is complete, being aware of such tender opportunities can be advantageous for service providers looking to tap into similar future projects. Companies monitoring such procurement notices could strengthen their credentials for forthcoming tenders within the public transport service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

37091 - THE MAGPIE LEARNING CENTRE

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) Additional information: AT THE POINT OF AWARD, WE ARE NO LONGER SEEKING TENDERS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53bbc807-634e-42fc-8a4f-69e7edb59716
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£23,388 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,388 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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