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36476- DOVETREE SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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23 Sep 2025 at 08:38

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11 Sep 2025 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has recently concluded an open procurement process concerning taxi services for Dovetree School, classified under the industry category for "Taxi services" and "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver." The contract, awarded to Hansom Taxis Leicester Ltd, commenced on 15th September 2025 and will run until 31st July 2028. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the awarded value totalling £38,610. This contract involves service provision across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and various other areas, ensuring broad geographic coverage.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for enterprises in the transportation and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services. While the contract has been awarded, large-scale service providers and ventures associated with or supporting voluntary, community, and social enterprises may still find inspiration in the nature and scope of this project. With implications for extensive regional operations, businesses adept in handling multi-regional demand and capable of providing efficient transport solutions could explore similar opportunities to enhance their market position and expand their client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36476- DOVETREE SCHOOL

Notice Description

TAXI SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17b58709-866b-4166-84f5-43323744222a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7585c23c-9a52-4d6b-bc6a-1be2f41aa8e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
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
£170 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,643 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
LE5 0LH
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
North Evington
Westminster Constituency
Leicester East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANSOM TAXIS LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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