Award

36934 - Contact

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Apr 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by Leicester City Council involves the provision of transport services under the title "36934 - Contact". This procurement falls within the taxi services industry category, specifically designated by CPV codes 60120000 for taxi services and 60170000 for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The purchasing entity, Leicester City Council, is located in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract has reached the award stage, with Skyline Taxis chosen as the supplier. The contract period commences on 27th April 2026 and concludes on 28th August 2026, valued at £18,018 GBP.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those offering taxi services with drivers. The adherence to the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) ensures a structured competition, inviting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage. Taxi firms that can deliver reliable transport services within the East Midlands region are particularly well-positioned to compete for future opportunities, leveraging this award as a credential for additional growth within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

36934 - 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-b36c7760-5119-4ffb-a8ae-2ff70ff4ed21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/899e0988-130a-40a9-89c0-93a06913e03c
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£18,018 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,018 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 28 Aug 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
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Contact Email
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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

SKYLINE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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