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26 Jun 2026 at 07:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, conducted by Leicester City Council, involves the award of a contract for taxi services titled "36975 FULLHURST COMMUNITY COLLEGE." The process falls within the industry category of passenger transport services, specifically taxi services. The location for service delivery is in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award stage as of 26 June 2026. The contract, valued at £22,815, results from a Mini Competition under the Council’s Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services (PAN3059). The contract period spans from 24 August 2026 to 31 July 2028, following procurement completion on 5 June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport services sector, particularly large taxi service providers capable of meeting the Council’s dynamic purchasing requirements. Companies specialising in providing hire services with a driver are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Although SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are not specifically highlighted in the suitability criteria, the detailed procurement framework via a Dynamic Purchasing System remains accessible through Leicester City Council, thus providing pathways for businesses aiming to engage with local government contracts for growth and development in this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

36975 FULLHURST COMMUNITY 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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ded9633-973f-4d44-bf97-606c4c8ed52d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509f46c2-7d0c-47b1-a67b-9c1e3f2776c2
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
£22,815 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,815 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 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
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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
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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