Award

36888 - RUSHEY MEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Leicester City Council, involved the award of a contract for transport services to Rushey Mead Primary School, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the industry category of taxi services and entails the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. This tender, identified as part of the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for passenger transport services, underwent an open procedure. Key dates to note are the announcement of the award on 19th March 2026, with the contract period commencing on 23rd March 2026 and ending on 31st July 2028. The tender is currently at the award stage, with a contract value of £33,930.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in taxi services and passenger transport solutions, particularly those capable of supplying large-scale operations. Although Leicester City Council's procurement method allows for competition among larger enterprises, the DPS framework ensures recurring opportunities for businesses that align with Council transport needs. Such initiatives can stimulate growth for established taxi companies by securing government contracts that promise consistent revenue streams over an extended period. The Council's emphasis on such transport services underscores the demand for reliable suppliers who can effectively meet local transportation needs for schools and other civic entities.

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Notice Title

36888 - RUSHEY MEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL

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) Additional information: AT THE POINT OF AWARD WE ARE NO LONGER SEEKING TENDERS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60e6a93a-59ea-4339-a712-6500641db856
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e9e0e31-6f0b-415f-954d-9d1d78e89799
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£33,930 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,930 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 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

ELITE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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