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25 Jun 2026 at 07:27

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of transport services under their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059 for Passenger Transport Services. This procurement, titled "ID: 36990 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE," falls under the taxi services category (CPV: 60120000) and includes the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver (CPV: 60170000). The contract, valued at £23,377, covers services to be delivered across England, United Kingdom, and spans from 15th June 2026 to 31st July 2028. The tender process is complete, with Hansom Airport Taxis being awarded the contract on 9th June 2026.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those providing taxi and passenger transport services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage with such tenders, as the DPS framework supports their involvement. Businesses with capabilities in transporting passengers efficiently and effectively could find similar opportunities advantageous for expanding their service reach within the public sector. The use of a dynamic purchasing system also implies ongoing opportunities for interested suppliers who meet the Council's requirements.

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Notice Title

ID: 36990 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

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-b5fd17-78e16c49-9296-4593-8abb-9b239b254b7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d305a939-2411-48ee-852b-0bf3a209a0c0
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
£23,377 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,377 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 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
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
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
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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