Award

36473 - LEICESTER COLLEGE - FREEMANS PARK

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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19 Sep 2025 at 14:12

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Award

08 Sep 2025 at 10:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the "36473 - LEICESTER COLLEGE - FREEMANS PARK" project, focusing on passenger transport services, specifically taxi services, under the CPV classification 60120000. The procurement involved an open procedure and utilised a dynamic purchasing system for a mini-competition. Taking place in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom, the tender process reached its award stage recently, with key dates including the tender period ending on 8th September 2025, and the contract period spanning from 10th September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The awarded contract was confirmed on 8th September 2025, with full details published on 19th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale companies with a focus on passenger transport, specifically those offering taxi services paired with hire options. As the procurement focuses on engaging such services extensively over a long period, businesses with substantial vehicular fleets and industry experience are well-positioned to benefit. Furthermore, the partnership with a public sector organisation like Leicester City Council could bolster a company's market reputation and reliability in public service sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36473 - LEICESTER COLLEGE - FREEMANS PARK

Notice Description

THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED FOLLOWING A MINI COMPETITION UNDER COUNCILS DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM PAN 3059 - PASSENGER TRANSPORT SERVICES.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47cfb1f5-8c44-4cf2-a50c-bf0ed8df7cd8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76a06f2e-4ebe-4ed8-a198-39108f295c60
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£154 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,986 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ravinder Kooner
Contact Email
ravinder.kooner@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541885

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1HA
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

ELITE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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