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05 Aug 2026 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The recently completed procurement process by Leicester City Council involved an open procedure for the provision of taxi services, with a specific focus on passenger transport within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement, identified with the title "37115 - CONTACT," falls under the industry classification of taxi services and hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The award was made to Hansom Taxis Leicester Ltd on 5th August 2026, with the contract period commencing on 6th August 2026 and concluding on 17th December 2026. Leicester City Council successfully applied the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for this tender, which was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those interested in developing their capabilities in servicing government contracts. Taxi service providers, especially SMEs and larger firms capable of managing taxi fleets, would find this opportunity advantageous for expansion into municipal transport services. Companies well-versed in dealing with government tenders and providing reliable passenger transport with driver services are ideally suited to compete in this sector. With clear dates, a defined contract period, and the support of a DPS, companies can leverage this procurement to strengthen their position in the transport industry, particularly in servicing local councils in the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

37115 - 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-b21b38c3-bcdc-4a65-ac46-1316bc3d2cc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1558e2cc-f3d3-44bf-9099-2cdb773f6d77
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
£11,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
5 Aug 2026 - 17 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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

HANSOM TAXIS LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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