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36873 - ASH FIELD ACADEMY

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "36873 - ASH FIELD ACADEMY", aimed at providing transport services in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. Classified under the industry category of "Taxi services" and "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver", this contract was awarded on 9th March 2026 to AZOOM TAXIS following a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on the same date. The contract period extends from 11th March 2026 to 31st July 2028, with a contract value amounting to £44,694.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies in the passenger transportation sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services. Businesses well-suited to compete in such tenders are those with robust experience in managing transport logistics and a strong presence in the East Midlands area. Large-scale operators like AZOOM TAXIS, who successfully secured the contract, can use the opportunity to expand their local footprint and reinforce their service delivery across regional transport avenues. Companies interested in similar tenders can gain insights and prepare for future opportunities by examining the dynamics of Dynamic Purchasing Systems and leveraging established local ties.

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Notice Title

36873 - ASH FIELD 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) Additional information: AT THE POINT OF AWARD WE ARE NO LONGER SEEKING TENDERS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36688346-eead-4e1e-aa0a-e7b11d5c9b4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5038d4d7-7593-467c-a756-33fdbe4989dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£44,694 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,694 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 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
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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

AZOOM TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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