Award

36346

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 09:17

Award Notice
Award

20 Aug 2025 at 11:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Leicester City Council involved the award of a contract for taxi services under the title "36346", which falls within the 'Taxi services' industry category. The process was executed through a Mini Competition as part of the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) identified as PAN3059 for Passenger Transport Services. The contract was awarded on 20th August 2025 with the contract period starting from 1st September 2025 and ending on 31st August 2026. Services are required across multiple regions including the North East, North West, and London, among others within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is complete and used an alternative procurement method under the DPS structure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those that can provide comprehensive taxi and passenger vehicle services. The contract, valued at £49,725 for the primary award instance, presents a potential growth avenue for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations classed as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitable procurement structure. Companies that are able to supply reliable and efficient transport services and meet the Council's contractual needs could significantly benefit from participating in such procurement opportunities in the future. Everest Taxis, a large supplier, has already capitalised on this opportunity by securing the contract, indicating the competitive landscape of this procurement domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36346

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of XX transport services. 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)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6426d8b8-8627-41b4-ad36-bbed368aed8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4adcb3-300b-4633-a910-cc1224714175
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
SME, 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
£160 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,767 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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

EVEREST TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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