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36878 - CONTACT

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Leicester City Council, titled "36878 - CONTACT," involves the provision of transport services, specifically taxi services. This contract falls within the industry category of "Taxi services," and includes the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The procurement utilised an open procedure under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. The contract, awarded on 18 March 2026, with a start date of 23 March 2026 running until 31 July 2026, is valued at £51,987. Targeting SMEs and VCSEs, it is set within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

The tender offers significant business growth opportunities for taxi firms, with the awarded contract exemplifying how firms can expand their service offerings through public procurement. Johal Taxi, identified as the supplier, exemplifies how large taxi firms can successfully compete for such contracts. The contract is well-suited for companies proficient in managing substantial transport operations and those looking to extend their reach within passenger transport services. The open procurement method aids in broad participation, fostering competitive business environments and enabling service providers to enhance their capabilities and scale their operations effectively.

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Notice Title

36878 - CONTACT

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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd686093-de54-48c3-b9fd-75ef1fb994af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f173546-38d1-4b1e-93bb-792f29953454
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
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
£51,987 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,987 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
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

JOHAL TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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