Award

36331 LEICESTER COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2025 at 12:43

Award

12 Aug 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council recently completed a public procurement process for the provision of transport services under the title "36331 LEICESTER COLLEGE". This contract, focused on taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, was conducted as an open procedure following a mini competition under the council's Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services (DPS PAN3059). The procurement is situated within the East Midlands region, specifically in Leicester, England. The tender was published on 18th September 2025, and the contract commenced on 9th September 2025, scheduled to end on 31st July 2026. The award stage has been reached with AZOOM being the chosen supplier.

The contract provides significant growth opportunities for large-scale taxi or transport service companies aiming to work with public sector clients. Such businesses that possess the capability to offer reliable passenger transport services in the Leicester area can leverage this award to bolster their reputation and expand their market presence. Engaging with contracts like this can strengthen a company’s portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with the public sector, presenting lucrative avenues for business expansion and heightened industry credibility.

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Notice Title

36331 LEICESTER COLLEGE

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of XX 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b55de5c-d9f8-4cf8-8e26-55d0b877c7b0
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
£20 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,771 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 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

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 1HL
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

AZOOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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