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36297- day centre

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 09:23

Award

20 Aug 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "36297- day centre," geared towards providing taxi services. This contract was awarded following a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on taxi and passenger transport vehicle hire, covering regions across England, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The award stage was completed with the contract starting on 22 August 2025 and running until 31 July 2028. Key entities involved include Leicester City Council as the buyer and the supplier, a large-scale company named azoom, which was awarded the contract on 20 August 2025. The procurement method was listed as "Other," indicating a tailored approach suitable for the specific needs of this contract.

This tender represents an attractive opportunity for taxi service providers and passenger transport businesses, especially those capable of operating across various regions in the UK. Smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this contract, broadening the competitive landscape. Engaging in such contracts not only provides stable revenue over an extended period but also enhances business reputation through association with public sector work. Providers with experience in flexible, large-scale transport services delivery are well-positioned to benefit from the opportunities presented by such contracts.

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Notice Title

36297- day centre

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of XX transport services. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ba2d673-8ed8-4c21-b3c9-6d9f4852b7bf
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
£65 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,511 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 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
Shama Abdulla
Contact Email
shama.abdulla@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164543198

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE5 0LH
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
North Evington
Westminster Constituency
Leicester East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZOOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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