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36922 - st Andrews

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 08:56

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24 Apr 2026 at 08:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Leicester City Council involved the award of a contract for the provision of transport services, specifically taxi services, in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This process falls under the 'services' category and was conducted through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), PAN3059 - Passenger Transport Services, culminating in a Mini Competition. The award stage, completed on 24 April 2026, resulted in a contract with Hansom Taxis Ltd, commencing from 28 May 2026 to 29 May 2026, with a total contract value of £31,200 GBP.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services, as the procurement strategy favours the participation of SMEs. Businesses seeking to expand their operations in taxi service provision might find similar opportunities appealing, especially in the East Midlands region. The DPS framework ensures an ongoing chance for qualified taxi service providers to engage with the council and potentially secure future contracts. Interested companies should explore Leicester City Council’s procurement processes via their official website to align with upcoming tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36922 - st Andrews

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)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7c64c0d-63df-4b90-968b-12b25b36213d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b123a3e7-e63f-4d40-9f62-6764c6581302
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£31,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,360 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 29 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

HANSOM TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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