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36459 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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22 Sep 2025 at 10:28

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Award

09 Sep 2025 at 08:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed a procurement process for taxi services under the title "36459 - Ellesmere College". This contract, classified under the CPV codes 60120000 and 60170000, involves the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The contract is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom and spans from 27th September 2025 to 31st July 2028. The procurement reached the award stage on 9th September 2025, with the contract formally published by 22nd September 2025. The total contract value is set at £24,570, and it was awarded using a procurement method categorised as "Other". The tender process supports the participation of SMEs and VCSEs, indicating an inclusive procurement approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those providing taxi services. Companies interested in expanding in the East Midlands region can benefit from engaging in public contracts like this one. With specific support for SMEs and VCSE entities, smaller and community-focused enterprises can gain a foothold in the public procurement market. The successful bid by Hansom Taxis, a large-scale supplier, highlights the competitive nature of the tender and showcases potential for growth in contracted transportation services. Such contracts provide a steady revenue stream, bolstering business growth and stability over the designated contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36459 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

Notice Description

AS PER TENDER

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd3996e2-3a10-4837-8fed-2d696cb936b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1df138-b996-4530-8c35-8fc6024a6755
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
£170 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,591 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2025 - 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

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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