Award

ID: 36172 - MILLGATE SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Sep 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leicester City Council involved a contract for taxi services, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, classified under the CPV codes 60120000 and 60170000. This contract, titled "ID: 36172 - MILLGATE SCHOOL," relates to services intended for delivery within England, United Kingdom. The process followed an open procedure method, and the procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award being made active on 23rd July 2025. The total contract value was awarded at £17,538 to HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS LTD. The contract period commenced on 24th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2028. The procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), but not for voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those equipped to offer specialised transport services with a driver. SMEs in the taxi and hire vehicle sectors could find considerable growth potential through contracts of this nature, especially due to the extended contract duration providing stable revenue over three years. Leicester City Council’s preference for open procurement methods and their engagement through clear, legally-specified terms can be attractive for businesses ready to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts. The demand for such services highlights significant business prospects for entities specialising in efficient and reliable transport solutions.

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Notice Title

ID: 36172 - MILLGATE SCHOOL

Notice Description

as per tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45b2e78f-9b64-4fd8-bf6b-8ebaf8f24be8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87e3ad0-2ea6-4471-8ad0-23738eaf00eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£280 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,538 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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

HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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