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07 Jul 2026 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the award stage for a contract titled "ID: 36983 - LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS," focusing on transport services specifically involving taxi services. This procurement, under the industry category of Passenger Transport Services, encompasses the hire of vehicles with drivers. Located in England, United Kingdom, the procurement process was conducted through a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059. Key dates include the tender period ending on 5th June 2026, and the contract starting on 8th June 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The procurement method was categorised as "Other," with the contract awarded to HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS for a total value of GBP 24,570.

This tender presents lucrative prospects for businesses in the passenger transport industry, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, who can align with public sector contracts to foster growth. Businesses specialising in transport services, especially those providing taxi services, are well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities by leveraging such dynamic purchasing systems. Competing in these kinds of tenders allows businesses to augment their market presence and secure stable revenue streams by establishing partnerships with governmental bodies like the Leicester City Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID: 36983 - LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

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-b5fd17-3a688445-445e-4623-97f6-14787848c501
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b35c287-efd9-4dbc-b732-418f590b7a45
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
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
£24,570 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,570 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 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
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

HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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