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36524 - Ellesmere College

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has successfully completed a procurement process to award a contract for the provision of taxi services related to Ellesmere College. This procurement, following a mini competition under the Council’s Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services, focuses on the industry category of taxi and transport vehicle hire services, classified under CPV 60120000 and 60170000. The contract is valued at £38,376 and was awarded to Victoria Cabs. It encompasses a contract period from 27 October 2025 to 31 July 2028, servicing the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is marked as 'award', with the relevant process being completed and documented as of 22 October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport, particularly those capable of providing taxi services with drivers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are considered suitable participants in this procurement process, indicating an inclusive approach aimed at fostering business growth within diverse sectors. Companies interested in similar opportunities should consider engaging with Leicester City Council’s DPS and maintaining contact for future tendering activities related to public transport services. This contract not only strengthens potential business ties with a significant local government buyer but also enhances business visibility and operational scope within the region.

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Notice Title

36524 - Ellesmere College

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-b5fd17-48122bae-1293-4ebc-a23e-2ab4691e0d2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea47590f-76ef-42d3-865a-8678460922bc
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
£38,376 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,376 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 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
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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

VICTORIA CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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