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03 Aug 2026 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "37085 - Kestrel Mead Primary Academy" has been conducted by Leicester City Council, based in Leicester, England. This contract, now at the award stage, pertains to the provision of taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, classified under CPV codes 60120000 and 60170000, respectively. The procurement was executed through a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059. Located in the East Midlands, the contract period is set to begin on 26th August 2026 and end on 31st July 2028. The value of the awarded contract amounts to £23,400 GBP, and it was officially published on 3rd August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those offering taxi and vehicle hire services. The contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Engaging in this contract can enhance these businesses' presence and establish strong partnerships with local government authorities like Leicester City Council. The contract's two-year duration offers a stable business opportunity with potential for growth in the public sector transport domain.

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Notice Title

37085 - Kestrel Mead Primary 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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29ed4869-99b2-4988-8f61-d04bcf27f2b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b074eeb3-be1c-4224-869e-f36ae3e11177
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
£23,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
25 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CITYRIDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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