Award

36727 - home to school and contact

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "36727 - home to school and contact" was awarded by Leicester City Council. This contract involves the provision of taxi services within the industry category "Passenger Transport Services" (CPV: 60120000), specifically focusing on transport arrangements for journeys from home to school. The procurement process was executed through a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059. The contract, valued at £12,702, covers the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 6th January 2026, marking the award stage, and the contract period extends from 12th January 2026 to 13th February 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those that own or operate taxi cabs. Such firms can leverage this and similar contracts to expand their market presence within the East Midlands. Although larger taxi firms are well-suited, small and medium-sized enterprises with a keen focus on providing reliable transport services are also encouraged to engage with Leicester City Council's DPS for continual opportunities. This contract is an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or deepen connections with local government contract procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

36727 - home to school and 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) Additional information: At the point of award, we are no longer seeking tenders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99b570e4-a218-4305-8a8e-faafa2c3577d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8224b78-5cc9-47fe-aba7-ea22c8ed7dcf
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
£12,702 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,702 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 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
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries-taxi-brokerage@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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