Award

36892 - Ellesmere

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

25 Mar 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the award stage for a contract titled "36892 - Ellesmere," which falls under the CPV classification of taxi services and hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. This procurement is specifically held in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, following a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for passenger transport services. The contract, valued at £35,088, has been officially awarded to City Rides, a large-scale supplier. The procurement method is classified as "Other," and the contract period is scheduled from 15th June 2026 to 31st July 2028. The final award was made on 25th March 2026, marking the completion of the award stage.

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, especially for taxi service providers looking to engage with public sector contracts. With a focus on service provision within the East Midlands region, businesses operating in the transport sector may find valuable opportunities in leveraging the dynamic purchasing framework used by Leicester City Council. The contract, supportive of SMEs but not suitable for VCSE organisations, indicates potential for smaller taxi firms to compete effectively under the DPS. Engaging in such procurement processes can expand market reach and provide stability for businesses in the transport services industry.

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Notice Title

36892 - Ellesmere

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-b5fd17-43daa43d-fb3a-454d-b4e1-ab74f00075b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b14c1e3-4ad6-4e97-95ec-d25b42ad15ff
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
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
£35,088 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,088 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 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
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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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY RIDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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