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36866 - Instruct Homefield College

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2026 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has concluded the procurement process titled "36866 - Instruct Homefield College" for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically focusing on taxi services, according to CPV classification 60120000. The contract was awarded following an open procedure under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059. This award marks the completion of the process on 6th March 2026 and involves services to be delivered in the East Midlands region from 9th March 2026 to 27th March 2026. The contract, valued at £11,700, has been awarded to Everest Taxis.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in taxi services and passenger transport vehicles, though not particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs. Businesses equipped to offer reliable transport solutions in the East Midlands can leverage this contract to enhance their service portfolios and gain a foothold with Leicester City Council, a significant buyer of such services. The structured approach via the DPS ensures transparency and encourages strategic partnerships with the Council, promoting long-term business growth for the successful supplier.

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Notice Title

36866 - Instruct Homefield 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) Additional information: At the point of award, we are no longer seeking tenders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8190280f-5436-4401-96cd-faa7bae06c62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d94795c0-d201-4a8b-bfcc-0b95818f5aa8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£11,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 30 days
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

EVEREST TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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