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36335 East West Community Centre

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Sep 2025 at 10:39

Award Notice
Award

21 Aug 2025 at 08:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "36335 East West Community Centre" involves the provision of taxi services, initiated by Leicester City Council. The contract has been awarded to Hansom Taxis Leicester Ltd, with the process classified under the industry category of taxi services (CPV 60120000). The procurement followed an open procedure method, officially awarded on 21 August 2025, and covers a contract period from 27 August 2025 to 31 July 2028. The procurement pertains to various UK regions including the North East, North West, and Midlands, with an overall contract value of £26,910.

This awarded tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses experienced in the taxi services industry, particularly those capable of operating across multiple regions in the UK. The focus on an open procedure ensures a competitive environment that can encourage improved services and cost efficiencies. While this specific contract is already awarded, entities considering future tenders in public transport services can draw strategic insights by observing how Leicester City Council handles their procurement processes, with particular attention to inclusivity of VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisations, although this specific contract did not prioritise SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36335 East West Community Centre

Notice Description

TAXI SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-602012cf-dc71-4dab-83c5-1ac18e715202
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/305215bd-799c-4cfa-970e-39ec47d12898
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
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
£145 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,933 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 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
LE5 0LH
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
North Evington
Westminster Constituency
Leicester East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANSOM TAXIS LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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