Award

36277 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE (KFC)

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 12:22

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Award

01 Aug 2025 at 09:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has finalised the procurement process for the tender titled "36277 - Ellesmere College (KFC)" in the industry category of taxi services. This process, located in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom, involved an open procurement method under the tender status of "complete", with awards made on 1st August 2025. The contract, focused on passenger transport services, is set to commence on 27th August 2025 and continue until 31st July 2028. Two suppliers were awarded contracts: Hansom Airport Taxis Ltd received a contract valued at £26,910, while Smart Plus Taxis was awarded a contract valued at £18.50. The awards were published through a mini competition under the LCC Dynamic Purchasing System PAN3059.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating within large-scale taxi and passenger transport services, primarily those capable of supplying hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. With the ability to secure a substantial contract over a three-year period, businesses adept in managing passenger transport in compliance with council requirements could experience growth and increased market stability. Companies with a focus on partnerships with local councils and a strategic positioning in East Midlands would be well-suited to leverage such opportunities for expansion and enhanced service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36277 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE (KFC)

Notice Description

THIS TENDER HAS BEEN AWARDED FOLLOWING A MINI COMPETITION UNDER LCC DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM PAN3059 - PASSENGER TRANSPORT SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30c1da1d-ca8f-4557-90af-ddc0f03349fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6b89de8-77a6-4f65-abda-5b5e6f80d570
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
£156 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,928 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ravinder Kooner
Contact Email
ravinder.kooner@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541885

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
2
Supplier Names

HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS

SMART PLUS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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