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36249 - THE LANCASTER ACADEMY

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the service titled "36249 - THE LANCASTER ACADEMY" was conducted by Leicester City Council, focusing on the taxi services industry category, specifically in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The process followed an open procurement method, and the contract was awarded to Skyline Taxis following a mini competition under the LCC Dynamic Purchasing System PAN3059, concerning passenger transport services with drivers. The award status is complete, with the tender period ending on 24th July 2025, and the contract set to run from 26th August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The procurement is classified under the CPV codes for taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of offering reliable taxi services within the specified region. Established businesses with the resources to engage in long-term contracts will find this opportunity attractive, as it involves consistent service provisioning over a three-year period. Large-scale operators like Skyline Taxis, which was awarded the contract, are likely well-suited due to the scale and nature of the services required. Such contracts can contribute to business growth by expanding service coverage and securing steady revenue throughout the contract term.

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Notice Title

36249 - THE LANCASTER ACADEMY

Notice Description

THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED FOLLOWING A MINI COMPETITION UNDER LCC DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM PAN3059 - PASSENGER TRANSPORT SERVICES.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0450d34-6ab4-463d-acbd-60a65cb0eab9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53966199-9fbc-47a6-8a6d-19aca2247c5b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£155 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,747 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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 1HA
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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