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Award

29 Jul 2026 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Leicester City Council for a contract titled "37092 - Netherhall Mead Academy," focusing on the transport services industry. The procurement was carried out under an open procedure, with the award stage completed as of 29th July 2026. The contract involves providing taxi services within the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and is valued at £24,441. The contract period is set from 26th August 2026 to 31st July 2028. The awarded contract is managed under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those offering taxi services. The open procedure encourages participation from a wide range of transport providers. While the contract was awarded to Hansom Airport Taxis Ltd, companies looking to engage in future procurement opportunities with Leicester City Council can benefit from understanding the procurement dynamics and requirements of this DPS. This contract is well-suited for large-scale passenger transport providers looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector transport services industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

37092 - NETHERHALL MEAD ACADEMY

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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5557ed63-c494-4c8c-a735-e0b83e44e08d
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
£24,441 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,441 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 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
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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 AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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