Award

36321 ELLESMERE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2025 at 14:23

Award

15 Aug 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, identified by the tender title "36321 ELLESMERE," was conducted by Leicester City Council for the provision of transport services, specifically taxi services under CPV classification 60120000, as well as the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. This initiative is situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), PAN3059, for Passenger Transport Services. The tender stage is complete, with the contract having been awarded to the supplier AZOOM. The contract period spans from 27 August 2025 to 31 July 2028, with an award value totalling £13,923. This procurement process was concluded by 15 August 2025, a key date marking the end of the tender period and the publication of the award notice on 18 September 2025.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly large-scale taxi service providers or those capable of providing passenger vehicle hire with drivers. The procurement method adopted, a DPS mini-competition, implies regular opportunities for qualifying suppliers, allowing companies consistent access to government contracts. Engaging in this process can help businesses solidify their client base within the public sector, fostering long-term growth and stability. Companies like AZOOM, which have successfully secured this contract, exemplify the suitability of large suppliers to meet the substantial contractual obligations laid out by Leicester City Council.

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Notice Title

36321 ELLESMERE

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of XX 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-b01d3031-e1fd-4feb-9294-def35bf18563
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbd7dacd-fbf4-41d3-8774-a886ab96ce56
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
£11 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,934 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 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
Katey Marsh
Contact Email
katey.marsh@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164544202

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1HL
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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