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Award

28 Jul 2026 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council, operating from City Hall, has concluded the contracting process for a procurement titled "37067 - keyham lodge school," focusing on the provision of taxi services. The procurement falls under the industry category "Taxi services" and "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver," and it pertains to services within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender was part of a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059 for Passenger Transport Services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to azoom taxis. The contract value is £15,678, covering the period from 24th August 2026 to 31st July 2028.

The procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in passenger transport services, specifically those capable of providing hire vehicles with drivers. The process was accessible to SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), reflecting a focus on inclusivity and support for smaller or community-oriented businesses. Potential opportunities exist for companies equipped to meet local transport needs, especially those familiar with navigating Council procurement pathways such as DPS. Successful participation in similar tenders can foster growth by establishing long-term relationships with public entities like Leicester City Council.

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Notice Title

37067 - keyham lodge 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) Additional information: At the point of award, we are no longer seeking tenders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cd206fe-e257-49a4-b15d-a4693a4341b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effefb63-d156-419e-bde1-a102cb752a2c
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
£15,678 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,678 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 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

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

AZOOM TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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