Award

36846 - CONTACT

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

This contract awarded by Leicester City Council pertains to transport services in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, specifically focused on taxi services under the CPV code 60120000. The procurement process used an open procedure within the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services (PAN3059). The tender stage was completed with an award announced on 26th February 2026, a contract commencement slated for 10th March 2026, and its conclusion on 7th April 2026. Valued at £1,960, these services offer opportunities for growth within this industry category, largely concerning the hiring of passenger transport vehicles with drivers.

This tender can create significant business opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and volunteer and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies like NMI TAXI, already confirmed as the supplier for this contract, demonstrate the potential for large-scale businesses in transportation services to engage with local councils. The contract is a promising prospect for firms providing taxi and passenger transport services seeking to expand their operations and enhance their visibility in the public procurement marketplace. The email contact provided facilitates direct inquiries, ensuring relevant businesses can seamlessly prepare to compete in future tenders.

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Notice Title

36846 - 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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8e18877-bb8a-41da-8816-c6d414d93050
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14451d8c-0e8d-4198-9a86-f1865ab031f9
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
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
£1,960 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 7 Apr 2026 30 days
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 1LH
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

NMI TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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