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36341 SENSE COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 14:37

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18 Aug 2025 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "36341 SENSE COLLEGE," has been undertaken by Leicester City Council under the industry category of taxi services. This process is situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and has progressed to the award stage as of 18th September 2025. It was conducted as an open procedure under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System PAN3059 for passenger transport services. The awarded contract runs from 3rd September 2025 until 31st July 2026, with the key role of ensuring the provision of taxi services. Leicester City Council, located at 1st Floor, Halford House, Leicester, is the buying organization, and has contracted with SKYLINE TAXIS, a large-scale supplier.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses within the passenger transport sector, specifically those offering taxi services with capacity for hiring vehicles with drivers. While the awarded supplier is a large enterprise, SMEs within the taxi services sector might find future tenders in similar categories lucrative, particularly those eligible to compete under dynamic purchasing systems. Engaging with such public contracts can facilitate service expansions and establish enduring relations with public sector bodies like Leicester City Council. These collaborations can enhance a company's profile and potentially secure a steady revenue stream during contract periods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36341 SENSE COLLEGE

Notice Description

THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED FOLLOWING A MIN COMPETITION UNDER COUNCILS DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM PAN3059 PASSENGER TRANSPORT SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-145efb60-676e-4e84-9962-b1ea20bcb23c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8110f803-67f8-4b81-9b5c-57e8f3f3cb2a
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
£180 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,282 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
Ravinder Kooner
Contact Email
ravinder.kooner@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541885

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1HA
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

SKYLINE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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