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25 Jun 2026 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Leicester City Council pertains to the provision of transport services under the contract titled "36997 - Kaleidoscope daycentre". This contract, categorised under the taxi services industry, was finalised following a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. The recent award stage concluded on the 25th of June 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on the 2nd of July 2026 and end on the 3rd of July 2026. The services will be delivered within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents notable opportunities for established businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of supplying passenger transport with drivers. Large-scale taxi firms, such as the awarded supplier, hansom airport taxis, are well-suited to compete in mini competitions under the Dynamic Purchasing System used by the Council. Engaging in such tenders not only extends business reach within the public sector but also fortifies relationships with local government entities like Leicester City Council, providing a platform for sustained business growth and visibility in the region.

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Notice Title

36997 - Kaleidoscope daycentre

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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6cee079-b13b-4cb6-befb-48c0bf304387
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
£116 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 3 Jul 2026 30 days
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

HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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