Award

36757 Oaklands

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

21 Jan 2026 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leicester City Council, titled "36757 Oaklands", has reached the award stage following a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. This contract focuses on taxi services in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom, specifically under the CPV codes 60120000 and 60170000, which pertain to taxi services and hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, respectively. The award was finalised on 21st January 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 22nd January 2026, with a duration until 31st July 2028. Smart Plus Taxis has been selected as the supplier for this service, with the contract valued at £30,420 GBP. This procurement was tailored for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE), aligning with its suitability criteria.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups within the transport service industry to collaborate with local governmental bodies like Leicester City Council. Particularly, companies that specialise in providing taxi services or possess a fleet of passenger transport vehicles with skilled drivers could find this contract beneficial for expanding their scope in the public sector. The structured procurement process through a Dynamic Purchasing System further emphasises potential long-term partnerships and consistent work opportunities for firms with the adaptability to meet council needs efficiently. This tender opens pathways for businesses to leverage local government contracts to bolster their growth and broaden their influence within the region.

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Notice Title

36757 Oaklands

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-b5fd17-762b794b-34fe-4787-b30d-3e5cc3a22829
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e794ec-e9fb-46be-aae6-eeb6220ee2f8
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
SME

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
£30,420 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,420 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 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
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries-taxi-brokerage@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 116454

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

SMART PLUS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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