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05 Aug 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the transport services contract titled "37090 - HOMEFIELD COLLEGE" was conducted by Leicester City Council. This tender falls under the CPC category for Taxi services and involves the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. Located in the East Midlands, UK, the procurement stage is at the "award" phase, as the contract has been fully awarded. The mini-competition, held under Leicester City Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services (PAN3059), concluded with a tender closing date on 5th August 2026. The contract period is set from 4th September 2026 to 31st July 2027 with Azoom Taxis awarded the contract valued at £24,336 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing taxi or passenger transport with drivers. Firms operating in or willing to extend their services to the East Midlands area can benefit by collaborating with the public sector and gaining a stable flow of business during the contract period. Although this specific contract has been awarded, businesses can still consider participating in future similar DPS tendering opportunities with Leicester City Council to enhance their growth and market presence in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

37090 - HOMEFIELD COLLEGE

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-b5fd17-38fdc8cc-f2a5-424e-bb7b-63ea1afecddd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c9c869-3bc1-48b9-8b9b-7d9a95b13a81
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
£24,336 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,336 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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

AZOOM TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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