Award

36900 - Orchard Mead Academy

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Mar 2026 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for 'Orchard Mead Academy' involves the provision of taxi services, a contract that has been concluded following a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. Conducted by Leicester City Council, located in Leicester, East Midlands, the process has reached the award stage. The award was given on the 26th of March 2026, with the contract set to start on the 13th of April 2026 and continue until the 10th of July 2026. The industry category is "Taxi services," specifically focusing on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The procurement method is classified as 'Other.' The contract's value stands at £11,681.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale taxi service providers looking to expand their business within the public sector. Businesses already equipped with the resources and capabilities to provide high-quality transport services could leverage this contract to strengthen their market presence in the East Midlands region. Although the contract is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it opens pathways for organisations specialising in passenger vehicle hire with a driver's services. Leicester City Council's focus could encourage experienced firms to explore further Dynamic Purchasing System opportunities, enhancing business relationships with local government agencies.

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Notice Title

36900 - Orchard Mead 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) Additional information: At the point of award, we are no longer seeking tenders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9278c0c0-904b-4587-95d2-62b3fddd8ff0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc0c26d-8f18-44e4-8e0b-42ef41e33a53
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
£11,681 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,681 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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

SKYLINE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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