Award

ID: 36239 - KEYHAM LODGE SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Jul 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has successfully completed the awarding stage of the procurement process for transport services at Keyham Lodge School. The contract, following a mini competition under the council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for passenger transport services, has been awarded to Hansom Airport Taxis Ltd. This award, which falls under the taxi service industry category, covers the provision of taxi and passenger transport vehicle hire with drivers in the East Midlands region. The contract period is scheduled from 26th August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with a newly published award notice dated 24th July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services, especially those capable of offering reliable taxi services and vehicle hire with drivers. Though it is not suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), large-scale operations similar to Hansom Airport Taxis Ltd are ideal candidates for such contracts. The procurement method, identified as 'Other', highlights the potential flexibility in the process, providing scope for businesses capable of meeting tailored transport needs. Businesses can leverage this opportunity for growth by expanding their services to encompass school transport solutions within the public sector's procurement domains.

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Notice Title

ID: 36239 - KEYHAM LODGE SCHOOL

Notice Description

this contract is for the provision of transport services. it has been awarded following a mini competition under councils dynamic purchasing system(DPS) PAN3059-Passenger transport services Additional information: AT THIS POINT OF AWARD,WE ARE NO LONGER SEEKING TENDERS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c70c9080-b727-468c-9b0d-443cbacd3c4c
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
£15 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 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
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

HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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