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25 Jun 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council recently completed a public procurement process for the contract titled "ID: 36960 - WHM WORK CONNECTIONS," within the services industry category. This contract involves the provision of taxi services, awarded following a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. Significantly, this award, with a total value of £38,961, was made on 21st May 2026, with the contract period running from 3rd June 2026 to 3rd July 2026. The services are to be provided in the United Kingdom, specifically within England.

This tender could present significant opportunities for businesses, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, given the suitability criteria outlined. Businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those providing taxi services, could find opportunities for growth by participating in future tenders of this nature. Companies like Johal Taxi, a large-scale supplier with experience in passenger transportation, are aptly suited to compete in similar procurement processes, as demonstrated by their successful award in this instance. The procurement method indicates a preference for leveraging established frameworks like the Dynamic Purchasing System, highlighting the importance of these credentials for interested suppliers.

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Notice Title

ID: 36960 - WHM WORK CONNECTIONS

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-b5fd17-1aaa3d34-5373-4d92-a171-5239e474ea8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89f420e-6a3a-478b-87cd-692e319652ec
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
£38,961 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,961 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 3 Jul 2026 30 days
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
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

JOHAL TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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