Award

36648 Sparkenhoe

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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26 Nov 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, facilitated by Leicester City Council, pertains to the contract titled "36648 Sparkenhoe." This contract involves the provision of taxi services, classified under the CPV code 60120000, to transport passengers in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete as of 26th November 2025, following an award through a mini-competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The contract is set to commence on 29th December 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2028, with a contract value of £40,950 GBP. The contracting authority, located at City Hall, Leicester, was assisted by Mike Conroy, and the supplier named is NMI Taxis.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing taxi services. It is well-suited to SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and potentially VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) looking to expand their service offerings through public procurement. Engaging in this sector can enhance business credibility and open doors to further opportunities within the public sector in the East Midlands and beyond. The procurement method underlines flexibility via the Dynamic Purchasing System, making it a viable option for businesses of various scales to participate in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

36648 Sparkenhoe

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-b5fd17-69d18e2d-ae93-4451-b050-ea6613312609
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/910cdc07-4bc0-47ba-88ba-dfaf11af09bb
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
£40,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
29 Dec 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

NMI TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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