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21 Jul 2026 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Leicester City Council, involved the provision of taxi services for Netherhall Mead Academy within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded to AZOOM TAXIS following an open procedure under the council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. The award status is complete as of 21st July 2026, and the contract period starts on 26th August 2026, ending on 31st July 2028. This procurement falls under the industry category of Taxi Services (CPV: 60120000) and includes the hire of passenger vehicles with drivers (CPV: 60170000). The total contract value is £24,804 GBP.

This opportunity represents a strategic chance for businesses in the passenger transport sector to engage with public sector projects and expand their operations, particularly those equipped with a fleet for hire with drivers. While this specific contract is complete, familiarising with Leicester City Council’s procurement processes and DPS could be advantageous for businesses seeking similar opportunities in future. Although the awarded supplier, AZOOM TAXIS, is a large-scale enterprise, establishing readiness for similar tenders could benefit SMEs capable of delivering high-quality taxi services in regional locations such as the East Midlands.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

37069 - NETHERHALL MEAD 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-b5fd17-3ad1afd7-331c-4c1f-b5ca-082fc57b65da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba305ffe-ca4d-4241-a8b3-dfee63049c36
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
£24,804 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,804 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 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
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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
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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