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35357-HOME TO EAST WEST CENTRE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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20 Aug 2025 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "35357-HOME TO EAST WEST CENTRE," which involves the provision of taxi services. The procurement falls under the industry category for taxi services (CPV 60120000) and hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver (CPV 60170000), applicable in England, United Kingdom. This contract was awarded using an open procedure, indicating a transparent and competitive bidding process. The tender process concluded on 20th August 2025, with the service contract period spanning from 27th August 2025 to 31st July 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those offering taxi services or passenger vehicle hire with drivers. Companies like Hansom Taxis Leicester Ltd, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete in this sector, provided they can deliver tailored transport solutions and services efficiently. The contract's scope allows transport providers to engage with Leicester City Council for three years, fostering long-term business development and partnerships. With the procurement method being open, SMEs that regularly engage in such tender processes may find an opportunity for future involvement in providing similar transport services, even though this specific opportunity prioritised larger businesses and VCSEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35357-HOME TO EAST WEST CENTRE

Notice Description

TAXI SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-682a8b4c-a875-4fa6-8794-641204080609
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb9cd49c-4ef9-4530-8c79-b7a6b8691f9d
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
£187 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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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