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36489 - THE MAGPIE LEARNING CENTRE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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23 Sep 2025 at 08:51

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16 Sep 2025 at 08:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has concluded the public procurement process for the service titled "36489 - THE MAGPIE LEARNING CENTRE." This procurement falls under the Taxi services category, further classified as the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, and pertains to the region of East Midlands, United Kingdom. The process was conducted using an open procedure under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System, identified as PAN3059. The procurement stage is complete, with Victoria Cabs awarded the contract after a mini-competition. The contract period spans from 22nd September 2025 to 31st July 2028, with the awarded contract announced on 23rd September 2025.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for large-scale transportation businesses capable of delivering specialised taxi and passenger transport services. Businesses with a robust fleet and experienced personnel would find this contract particularly beneficial, given the scope and duration of the services required in the East Midlands. While the procurement method favours large organisations, it offers the potential to establish a long-term partnership with Leicester City Council, enhancing the supplier's reputation and market position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36489 - THE MAGPIE LEARNING CENTRE

Notice Description

THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED FOLLOWING A MINI COMPETITION UNDER COUNCILS DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM PAN3059 - PASSENGER TRANSPORT SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5924adfc-3c21-4b62-88ab-2a931cb34d2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18b922c5-b0d1-49e5-a51c-8213e213c8f6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£87 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,057 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

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 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

VICTORIA CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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