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28 Jul 2026 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for transport services at Rowlatts Primary School has been completed, with Leicester City Council acting as the buying organisation. This contract, valued at £27,963, falls under the taxi services industry category and concluded with the award stage on 28th July 2026. It covers the provision of taxi transport within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The award was part of a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. The contract period begins on 24th August 2026 and ends on 31st July 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing passenger transport vehicles, specifically those offering hire services with a driver. Though the tender was awarded to Hansom Taxis, large-scale taxi firms and enterprises offering similar services could explore future opportunities under the DPS to build a steady clientele from public sector contracts. These contracts can be advantageous for expanding business portfolios and increasing market presence in the public procurement sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

37064 - rowlatts 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-b5fd17-7021759b-fc7b-4ef0-b396-ba7e478b821d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20f326d0-23b2-4e4f-b285-0971840153d7
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
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
£27,963 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,963 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

HANSOM TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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