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ID: 36298 - WOLFDALE SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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22 Sep 2025 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

This contract, titled "ID: 36298 - WOLFDALE SCHOOL", has been awarded by the Leicester City Council for the provision of transport services. It falls under the industry classification of Taxi services and Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. The procurement process was conducted through a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. The contract period is set to begin on 26th August 2025 and will end on 31st July 2028. The location for service delivery is in England, United Kingdom. The award stage was reached on 22nd September 2025, with the winning bid submitted by Hansom Airport Taxis.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those providing hire and taxi services. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is open to a diverse range of suppliers. With a total contract value of £30,303, this represents a lucrative opportunity for established transport companies looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector. The procurement methodology used is well-suited for businesses with experience in responding to Mini Competitions and operating within a Dynamic Purchasing System, offering a strategic entry or expansion point into government contracts for passenger transport services.

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Notice Title

ID: 36298 - WOLFDALE SCHOOL

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision ofXX 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
ocds-b5fd17-1a047106-cb53-44c7-b50c-69054a8dc054
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad8bc1f-6b9a-4e67-aa15-6a28eac3aedc
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
£158 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,303 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 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

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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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 AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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