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36754 - Foxfield Academy

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "36754 - Foxfield Academy," under the Passenger Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) with the code PAN3059. This contract, awarded via a Mini Competition, relates to the provision of taxi services and holds a significant value of £50,310. Situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, the transport services are classified under CPV code 60120000 for taxi services and include the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers (CPV code 60170000). The process reached the award stage on 16th January 2026, with the contract starting on 19th January 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2027. The procurement method was listed as "Other," reflecting the tailored approach within the DPS framework.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and other enterprises in the taxi and passenger transport industry, particularly those capable of offering reliable and efficient transport services within the East Midlands. By being part of such a dynamic and competitive procurement framework, like a DPS, businesses can expand their market presence and enhance their service offerings to public sector clients. Taxi service providers, especially those with existing infrastructure and capacity to meet the Council’s transport needs, would be well-suited to compete in similar tender processes and secure future contracts, fostering potential growth and stability for the business.

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Notice Title

36754 - Foxfield Academy

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-b5fd17-908acf2c-50a4-4894-a964-b132710dae7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6504b44-e9bb-4c3d-b616-fd1ffcc40115
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
SME

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
£50,310 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,310 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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

NMI TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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