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20 Jul 2026 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process titled "36703 - Families Together," focusing on transport services under the CPV classification of Taxi services. This contract award, resulting from a Mini Competition within the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059 for Passenger Transport Services, involves the hire of vehicles with drivers. The procurement pertains to services to be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contractual agreement spans from 23 July 2026 to 30 October 2026, with a total contract value of £7,796 GBP. The procurement method is categorised as 'Other,' indicating a specific process catered to the needs of the Council.

This tender opens avenues for growth, particularly for businesses capable of providing fleet services efficiently within the region. Large-scale taxi firms and those specialising in passenger transport with experienced drivers can find opportunities in similar future procurements by the Council. Given the nature of services required, businesses with a robust infrastructure for transport logistics and a fleet ready to operate across East Midlands would be well-suited. Engaging in such contracts could help firms enhance their portfolio and establish significant ties within regional government projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

36703 - Families Together

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-b5fd17-15e63d5a-b89d-4663-b556-675b5816805c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe5adba-43c4-42af-a6c1-e6313e66c9c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£7,796 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,796 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
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
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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