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17 Jul 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process titled "37052 - CASTLE MEAD ACADEMY" for the provision of taxi services under their Passenger Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), PAN3059. Awarded on the 17th of July 2026, this contract is set to commence on August 24th, 2026, and will end on July 31st, 2028, with a total value of £12,168. The services are to be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, falling under the industry category of 'Taxi services' (CPV: 60120000). The procurement phase is complete, and it was classified as 'Other' method due to the DPS framework, with Leicester City Council as the contracting authority.

This tender signifies growth opportunities particularly for large-scale taxi service providers, given its structured under a DPS, which may present possible openings for future projects within the council's procurement framework. Businesses equipped to deliver passenger transport vehicles with drivers and looking to expand their presence in the East Midlands could benefit significantly from this council partnership. However, the current contract was deemed less suitable for SMEs or VCSE organisations. Participating in such procurement processes might prepare similar businesses to better align with council contracts and access tailored opportunities within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

37052 - CASTLE MEAD ACADEMY

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) Additional information: At the point of award, we are no longer seeking tenders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f0680fa-2567-4f1c-839e-710495a54eee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad65eee-8560-4e88-881d-2a654294dfdd
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
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
£12,168 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,168 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 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
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
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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