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37014 - QUORN HALL SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2026 at 08:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "37014 - QUORN HALL SCHOOL" has been completed under the management of Leicester City Council. This contract involves providing taxi services within the East Midlands, specifically aimed at passenger transport. The process included a Mini Competition via the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services, classified mainly under CPV code 60120000. The award stage was reached by 25 June 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 25 August 2026 to 31 July 2028. Leicester City Council acted as the buying organisation and awarded the contract, valued at £33,930, to Hansom Taxis LTD.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses within the taxi service industry, particularly those with the capacity to deliver passenger transport services, to scale operations by securing public contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for such opportunities, allowing them to expand their portfolio and increase revenue in a structured and reputed manner by working with local councils like Leicester City Council. The procurement process offers a reliable stream of work for established businesses, fostering growth through sustained public sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

37014 - QUORN HALL SCHOOL

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)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97ee0884-b37d-42b9-827a-8d271c41f7cd
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
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
£33,930 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,930 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

HANSOM TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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