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04 Aug 2026 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Leicester City Council titled "37086 - Leicester Therapy School" falls under the industry category of taxi services, with the CPV classification 60120000. This process has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded to Victoria Cabs. The award, dated 4th August 2026, entails providing passenger transport services in the East Midlands. The contract duration spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2028, and the procurement was realised through a mini competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses offering passenger transport services, particularly those equipped with a large fleet capable of fulfilling city council contracts. With a contract value of £51,457, participating in such tenders can bolster revenue streams for large-scale service providers like taxi companies. While this tender didn’t seek SMEs or VCSEs, similar opportunities may exist within Leicester City Council’s procurement network, offering a path for businesses to engage with public contracts in the region.

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Notice Title

37086 - Leicester Therapy 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-b5fd17-7dec38aa-f011-4652-aa45-16490db7aed9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb50eca5-5ec2-4ddc-88f8-f5977c6b62bf
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
£51,457 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,457 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

VICTORIA CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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