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22 Jul 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "ID: 37076 - MELLOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL" was conducted by Leicester City Council, focusing on taxi services within the industry category of passenger transport. This process, conducted under the open procedure method, falls within the services category and targets locations in England, United Kingdom. The tender was initiated through a mini-competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services (PAN3059). The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £31,181. It was completed with a contract period starting on 24th August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those offering hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage with such contracts, providing them a platform to showcase their services within a structured public procurement process. By participating in this tender, businesses can leverage the chance to build long-term relationships with Leicester City Council and gain visibility in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

ID: 37076 - MELLOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

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-b5fd17-339256ff-ab76-493f-980f-27b1b2beb6cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a405fbe4-fbf1-4d48-b241-cc0a130532f8
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
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
£31,181 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,181 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (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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