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ID 36531 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of transport services under the contract titled "ID 36531 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE." This contract, part of the Passenger Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059, falls under the industry category of "Taxi services" and is located in England, United Kingdom. The process was conducted through an open procurement method. The contract was awarded on 24th September 2025 with a starting date of 30th September 2025, extending until 31st July 2028. This awarded contract underscores the completion stage of the procurement, with ONE EXPRESS being the successful supplier.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in taxi and passenger transport services. The open nature of the procurement process highlights the inclusivity, allowing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. Businesses that provide passenger transport services with a focus on hire of vehicles with drivers stand to benefit from engaging with this tender. With a significant contract value of £49,140, this opportunity is advantageous for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

ID 36531 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision ofXX transport services. 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-b5fd17-1162c1d3-3b94-49df-8662-2dda18d43b32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc70b95-2dda-4f30-8fa9-fc41db82f0d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£122 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,140 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 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

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

ONE EXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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