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Award

28 Jul 2026 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for passenger transport services, specifically taxi services, under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This award, titled "ID:37087 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE," falls under the industry category of taxi services (CPV: 60120000) and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver (CPV: 60170000). The contract, valued at £15,678, is scheduled to begin on 25th August 2026 and end on 31st July 2028, servicing the region of England, UK. The procurement process was completed using a mini-competition method under the DPS, with the award status finalised on 28th July 2026.

This contract offers various opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, especially for taxi firms looking to expand their portfolio within governmental contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged, highlighting the council's accessibility and inclusivity in dealings. Azoon Taxis, a large-scale supplier, has been chosen as the supplier, indicating a competitive and viable market opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport industry looking to grow through public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID:37087 - 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-b5fd17-82d533c3-287b-4da5-b8a1-4aeca8d8ccb1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fe36a04-c907-4fb4-8bc1-4de948c6b4d6
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
£15,678 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,678 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 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
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

AZOOM TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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