Award

36849- ELLESMERE COLLEGE (KFC)

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Feb 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Leicester City Council as the buying organisation, with the tender titled "36849- ELLESMERE COLLEGE (KFC)" under the industry category of passenger transport services, specifically taxi services. The project is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom and has progressed to the award stage. Key dates include the award announcement on the 26th of February 2026 and the contract period running from 2nd March 2026 to 31st July 2028. The procurement method falls under "Other," indicating a distinct approach, and the process was conducted through a Mini Competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver to engage with public sector contracts in the East Midlands region. Although the tender does not prioritise SMEs or VCSE entities, it presents a significant opportunity for larger firms to work closely with local authorities. CityRides Leicester Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, highlighting potential for large companies with similar capacities to benefit from engaging in dynamic procurement systems and competitions.

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Notice Title

36849- ELLESMERE COLLEGE (KFC)

Notice Description

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) Additional information: At the point of award, we are no longer seeking tenders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5adc269b-33ca-4457-a312-6bc53c77f0d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff31fe2-7fb7-4d5f-99e4-c8af96a13045
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
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
£35,088 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,088 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 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

CITYRIDES LEICESTER

Further Information

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