Award

36284 ashfield

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2025 at 12:29

Award

04 Aug 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has successfully awarded a contract for taxi services as part of their Passenger Transport Services, under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059. The contract, identified with the title "36284 ashfield," addresses the need for transport services across several regions including the North East, North West, and London among others within the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of taxi services (CPV ID: 60120000) and hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers (CPV ID: 60170000). The procurement process, completed through a Mini Competition, culminated in the award on 4th August 2025, and the contract period spans from 27th August 2025 to 31st July 2028.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in taxi and passenger transport services to collaborate with a major local authority. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria. Such contracts can catalyse business growth by expanding service offerings and solidifying market presence in various regions of England. The procurement method described as "Other" suggests a tailored approach to contractor selection, which may accommodate innovative or specialised service solutions. Businesses meeting these criteria are encouraged to engage with similar tenders that foster robust public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

36284 ashfield

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of XX transport services. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/110450af-6ec6-4ced-a6ca-a58d2a29547b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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
£56 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,797 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shama Abdulla
Contact Email
shama.abdulla@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164543198

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE5 0LH
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
North Evington
Westminster Constituency
Leicester East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZOOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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