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27 Oct 2025 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has awarded a contract for transport services under its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. The contract, titled "36582 contact," involves taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. It was awarded through a mini competition process. The procurement was classified under the industry category "Taxi services" (CPV: 60120000) and covers various regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The tender stage is marked as complete with an award status and the procurement process described as "Other." Key dates include the contract period from 30th October 2025 to 31st October 2025, with a procurement value of £8,268 GBP.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in transport and logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage with Leicester City Council's procurement processes, given the suitability criteria allowing participation from these types of businesses. The awarded supplier, hansom, which operates on a large scale, highlights the prospects for businesses equipped to provide substantial and reliable transport services. Businesses with capabilities in offering passenger transport or taxi services across multiple regions can leverage this and future similar opportunities for expanding their reach and service offerings.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

36582 contact

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-b5fd17-864b5773-eb1b-4395-9173-f60545de25ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6355c336-fc26-4036-800b-973de2b736d2
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
£8,268 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,268 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 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
LE5 0LH
Postcode Area
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

Hansom

Further Information

Notice Documents

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