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16 Sep 2025 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of taxi services to South Leicestershire College, reflecting the completion of the procurement process. Categorised under the taxi services industry, the contract covers the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers and is set in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage on 16th September 2025. With the tender status marked as complete, the contract period will commence on 18th September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026. The tender value was set at £26208 GBP under the procurement method marked as "Other - ", indicating a special procurement approach, and suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, providing an inclusive opportunity for various business sizes.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for taxi service providers and passenger vehicle hire companies capable of fulfilling the contractual requirements. With a focus on the East Midlands region, businesses that are local or have operations in that region are well-suited to engage with this contract. The opportunity also encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a platform for these sectors to expand their service offerings and clientele base under the reliable patronage of a public sector authority like Leicester City Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

36506 SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Notice Description

As Per Tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b59936cb-ff4e-4dc6-b77d-8953845d0823
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41dfb1db-fe14-4491-8019-3cf956d5c76f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£153 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,230 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Postcode Area
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

AIZEL CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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