Award

ID: 36517 - KEYHAM LODGE SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Sep 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Leicester City Council has culminated in the award of a contract for providing taxi services to Keyham Lodge School, classified under CPV code 60120000, specifically focusing on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. This procurement falls under the services category and was facilitated through a Mini Competition within the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System PAN3059. The contract period spans from 22nd September 2025 to 31st July 2028. The award stage was completed on 19th September 2025, with an announcement published on 23rd September 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those offering transportation services, to grow by collaborating with local councils. It is particularly beneficial for SMEs and VCSEs, providing them with a platform to expand their service offerings within Leicester, United Kingdom. SMART PLUS TAXIS, a large-scale business, has been awarded this contract, showcasing the potential for similarly positioned firms to engage in public procurement processes through established systems like the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System. Businesses interested in similar opportunities can enhance their visibility and service offerings by complying with the procurement requirements laid out by local authorities.

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Notice Title

ID: 36517 - KEYHAM LODGE SCHOOL

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision ofXX transport services. 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-b5fd17-7da492d5-5954-4929-a85d-ac06a035a783
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca6a363-d573-4ca6-8f43-cc1be9ad86e9
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
£165 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,230 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 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
LE5 0LH
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
North Evington
Westminster Constituency
Leicester East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMART PLUS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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