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23 Jun 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Leicester City Council as the buying organisation, which has completed the award stage for a contract titled "36999 - Babington School". This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically covering taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The service will be provided in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender was conducted under a Mini Competition using the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services (PAN3059), with an end date for the tender period on 23rd June 2026 at 9:00 am. The contract period is from 25th August 2026 to 31st July 2028, with a total contract value of £16,380.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing taxi services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community Social Enterprises (VCSEs) may find this form of procurement particularly beneficial due to the suitability criteria encouraging diverse supplier participation. Leicester City Council, as a frequent public procurement entity, represents a reliable client potentially interested in long-term relationships with suppliers, making this a fruitful opportunity for growth and strengthening market presence. Larger scale taxi service providers like Hansom Taxis, which was awarded the contract, also illustrate the demand for robust and well-organised transport service solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

36999 - babington school

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) Additional information: At the point of award, we are no longer seeking tenders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3befe24-b383-46e2-be14-a9822c75188d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad5df77-aed9-407e-942a-9ee92fc395c9
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, 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
£16,380 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,380 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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