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Award

28 Jul 2026 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of taxi services for Kestrel Mead Primary Academy, using a mini-competition under the Council’s Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services (PAN3059). The contract, which is classified under the industry category "Taxi services" (CPV code 60120000), was awarded to Hansom Airport Taxis. This award stage concluded on 28th July 2026, with the contract set to run from 26th August 2026 to 31st July 2028. The services will be provided in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, adding to the regional transport infrastructure.

This procurement presents notable business growth opportunities for large-scale transport service providers capable of meeting municipal transportation needs, particularly those interested in tapping into public sector contracts. Although Leicester City Council no longer seeks tenders for this specific contract, businesses with capabilities in the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver (CPV code 60170000) may consider engaging in future tenders under the Council's DPS. The use of a DPS opens avenues for companies eager to consistently compete for similar opportunities, thereby fostering potential growth within the public transportation service industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

37083 - Kestrel Mead Primary 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-b5fd17-3fffbce0-0519-45c0-9ae3-fee6b83b04c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100768fd-1f31-4c28-9bf8-156fd64a24ad
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
£14,040 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,040 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 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
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

HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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