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36797 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "36797 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE" contract, organised by Leicester City Council, has reached the award stage. It pertains to the taxi services industry, specifically involving passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The procurement was conducted under a Mini Competition through the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. This contract, valued at £44,343, will serve the East Midlands region, UK, with the service period commencing on 3rd February 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The open procurement method ensured transparency and competitiveness throughout the process.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses in the taxi and passenger transport services industry, particularly those with capabilities for providing consistent and high-quality transport solutions. Given that the tender was awarded to Victoria Cabs, a large-scale supplier, other similar large businesses may find value in exploring future procurement opportunities with Leicester City Council. Engaging in such contracts can lead to expanded market reach and a stable revenue stream over the contract duration. Businesses aiming to secure similar opportunities should focus on demonstrating their ability to meet council standards and requirements in dynamic and competitive bidding environments.

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Notice Title

36797 - ELLESMERE 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) Additional information: AT THE POINT OF AWARD, WE ARE NO LONGER SEEKING TENDERS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1167b164-6207-404c-a535-d63186bbd015
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/838ee788-88f5-41a9-957e-779f69be196e
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
£44,343 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,343 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 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
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

VICTORIA CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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