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36895- THE MAGPIE LEARNING CENTRE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "36895- THE MAGPIE LEARNING CENTRE" has been awarded by Leicester City Council, focusing on providing transport services within the East Midlands region of England. The procurement process followed an open procedure under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services, classified under CPV code 60120000 for taxi services. The contract has a total value of £28,045 and spans from 13 April 2026 to 31 July 2028. The tendering process is complete, having reached the award stage on 1 April 2026.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly taxi and hire services with a driver. It is apt for SMEs and VCSEs, offering a chance to engage with the council's transport needs. Companies with experience in providing transport solutions can leverage this contract to strengthen their service offerings and build lasting relationships with public sector clients. With Leicester City Council as the buying organisation, successful bidders can benefit from a steady stream of business until mid-2028.

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Notice Title

36895- THE MAGPIE LEARNING CENTRE

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-b3581986-1afc-4119-843e-f1743f32685d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86e6f85f-483c-4339-98a2-6d97b4723f39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£28,045 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,045 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 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 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

CITYRIDES LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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