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ID 36744 - ELMBROOK SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2026 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract "ID 36744 - ELMBROOK SCHOOL," managed by Leicester City Council, focused on the provision of taxi services within the Passenger Transport Services industry in England, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at GBP 39,780, was awarded on 15 January 2026 following a mini competition conducted under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), referencing code PAN3059. It is structured as a services contract with a contract period commencing on 2 February 2026 and concluding on 31 July 2028. The procurement stage is classified as 'award', signifying the completion of the tender process, with AIZEL CABS appointed as the supplier, effective until late July 2028.

This contract provides growth opportunities specifically for SMEs and similarly positioned enterprises that can meet the taxi service requirements outlined by local councils. Companies involved in passenger transport services, particularly those with experience in providing hire of passenger vehicles with drivers, would find this procurement especially relevant. Engaging with such contracts could enable businesses to establish or strengthen relationships with local government bodies, potentially unlocking further opportunities within the public transport sector across more regions.

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Notice Title

ID 36744 - ELMBROOK SCHOOL

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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-168120cd-006e-4887-83d5-3434e592fae4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ec9b51-bb20-4f76-bc90-a8e5dbcf2f3d
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
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
£39,780 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,780 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 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
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
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIZEL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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