Award

ID: 36507 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

25 Sep 2025 at 07:41

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "ID: 36507 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE," concerning passenger transport services, specifically in the taxi services sector. The process was managed under a Mini Competition within the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059. This service covers locations within England, United Kingdom, and was facilitated using a 'limited' procurement method without prior publication of a contract notice. The tender concluded on 15th September 2025, with the contract awarded on 15th September 2025, commencing on 17th September 2025 and running until 31st July 2028. The award has a total value of £42,120.

This contract offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in the provision of taxi or passenger transport services, particularly those capable of delivering services across Leicester. By participating in such dynamic purchasing systems, businesses can enhance their portfolios and scale operations to meet substantial public sector demands. The procurement's focus on limited publication before award indicates a niche scope, ideal for firms with established connections or those experienced in navigating DPS frameworks. Potential suppliers in the taxi services industry can look to leverage similar opportunities for sustainable business growth in public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

ID: 36507 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision ofXX transport services. 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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a773ba31-3047-4e00-a7f1-d8dbdee9ea7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/830c83cf-de17-404d-99f4-63f689ab2619
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
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
£222 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 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
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries-taxi-brokerage@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541440

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE5 0LH
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
North Evington
Westminster Constituency
Leicester East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVEREST TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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