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10 Jul 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "37039 - MILLGATE SCHOOL" is overseen by Leicester City Council, focusing on the provision of taxi services in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract has moved through various stages, concluding with the award phase on 10th July 2026. Conducted under an open procedure within the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System, the contract's tendering period ended on the morning of 10th July 2026. The project is classified under CPV codes 60120000 and 60170000, relating to general taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The contract period spans from 24th August 2026 to 31st July 2028, with a total contract value of £28,197.

This tender opens opportunities for taxi service providers, particularly those with capabilities in passenger transport and vehicle hire, to expand their business by engaging in public sector work. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged, given the contract's suitability criteria. Such opportunities allow businesses to establish or enhance relationships with public institutions like Leicester City Council, enabling growth through consistent revenue streams and professional development within the transport sector. The awarded supplier, AZOOM TAXI, marked a successful bid in this competitive environment, underscoring the prospect for large-scale operations to benefit significantly.

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Notice Title

37039 - MILLGATE 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-b5fd17-7512d0c1-2ad0-43ce-93f1-1a1af92897ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82532699-6a49-46d9-b83a-6b1e35cb06b1
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
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
£28,187 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,197 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days 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

AZOOM TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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