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36804 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2026 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "36804 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE" was initiated by Leicester City Council for the provision of taxi services. It falls under the industry category of "Taxi services" (CPV code 60120000) with additional classification related to the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver (CPV code 60170000). This procurement process has reached the award stage as of 4th February 2026. Conducted through an open procedure within the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059 for Passenger Transport Services, the tender was awarded to SKYLINE TAXIS. The contract is geographically located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, covering a period from 10th February 2026 to 31st July 2028. The total contract value is £33,462.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport solutions. While the current tender is complete, similar opportunities within the Council's DPS framework can be highly beneficial for large-scale taxi service providers with the capacity to meet public authority requirements. Businesses should ensure they understand the Council's tendering processes and can fulfil contracts efficiently within the specified geographical region to leverage future opportunities.

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Notice Title

36804 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

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-b5d15678-b381-4b43-91c2-d9fd50f3f517
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da9ea32-fce8-4463-b64b-e6ef35b8ae6c
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
Not specified
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
£33,462 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,462 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 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 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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