Award

36325 - SENSE COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2025 at 13:32

Award

14 Aug 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "36325 - SENSE COLLEGE" was initiated by Leicester City Council under the Councils Dynamic Purchasing System PAN3059 for Passenger Transport Services. This pertains to the industry category of taxi services, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The procurement employed an open procedure, and after a mini-competition, the contract has been awarded to Skyline Taxis. The contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, with services to be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award status being active as of 14th August 2025. The financial details include an award value of £45,162 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing taxi services. Large-scale taxi providers, like Skyline Taxis, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes given the scope and demand for efficient passenger transport services. Businesses in this sector can leverage opportunities like these to expand their market presence and secure substantial contracts over a fixed term. The engagement with Leicester City Council offers a valuable relationship and the chance to enhance business growth through service delivery within a defined geographical scope.

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Notice Title

36325 - SENSE COLLEGE

Notice Description

THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED FOLLOWING A MINI COMPETITION UNDER COUNCILS DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM PAN3059 - PASSENGER TRANSPORT SERVICES.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f04ba8-fe2f-4e00-8407-bec1a96ebd3a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£63 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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 1HA
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

SKYLINE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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