Award

36742 Ellesmere KFC

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has awarded a contract for transport services named "36742 Ellesmere KFC", which falls under the taxi services industry category (CPV 60120000), with an additional classification for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver (CPV 60170000). The contract, valued at £42,822, is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and was awarded to ASA Transport on 15th January 2026. The procurement process was conducted through a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), PAN3059 - Passenger Transport Services. The contract period is set to commence on 16th January 2026 and will end on 31st July 2028. The document indicates a completed procurement stage, with this project procured using a method classified as "Other."

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those offering taxi operations and vehicle hire with drivers. It highlights potential growth opportunities for SMEs and organisations aligning with social enterprise values. Businesses poised to benefit include those that can provide flexible, reliable transport services and meet the demand for such services in the East Midlands region. The dynamic nature of the purchasing system makes it especially suited for agile and innovative companies in this sector, providing an entry point into public sector contracts and fostering long-term relationships with key local government partners.

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Notice Title

36742 Ellesmere KFC

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-b5fd17-2e663dd4-fb73-4e49-b3a8-03247353d9a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d66f32-6edf-420b-b93a-bc7dad8e6c68
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
£42,822 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,822 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 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
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries-taxi-brokerage@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ASA TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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