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36617 - EDUC8

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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03 Nov 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has concluded a procurement process for the contract titled "36617 - EDUC8," which pertains to the provision of transport services, specifically taxi services, under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059 for Passenger Transport Services. The contract, valued at £33,368, has been awarded to Skyline Taxis, based in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, focusing on taxi and hire of passenger transport vehicles. The process is in the 'award' stage, as of 3rd November 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 4th November 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2028. This procurement process was conducted as a mini-competition within a DPS framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those offering taxi and passenger vehicle hire services. Companies with a strong operational presence in the East Midlands, especially larger firms capable of meeting the demands and service levels expected by public sector clients, will find this contract appealing. The procurement method through the DPS allows for ongoing competition and the chance for other providers to engage with similar contracts in the future, fostering growth for businesses positioned to meet Leicester City Council's requirements.

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Notice Title

36617 - EDUC8

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-b5fd17-5e2fc3ca-a013-4241-ba18-dadb1d3b2356
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0782e33f-210f-4a4a-bbd2-f3d867d4613c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£33,368 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,368 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 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

SKYLINE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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