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12 Jun 2026 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the awarding of a contract for the provision of taxi services, under their Passenger Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), specifically titled "36988 - CONTACT." The procurement process followed an open procedure, with the award being finalised on 12th June 2026, and the contract set to commence on 15th June 2026, continuing until 7th December 2026. This contract, valued at £8,190, relates to services within the taxi industry, with the service region focalised in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The opportunity initially developed from a mini-competition under the DPS and now stands at the award stage, following its open tender method. Smart PLUS Taxis has been confirmed as the supplier for this service requirement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the transport and logistics sectors, looking to partner with local councils. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to engage with similar procurement processes due to the Council's encouragement of such enterprises' participation. Businesses offering innovative or value-added services in passenger transport solutions can leverage this type of contract to expand their operations and enhance competitive positioning within the public sector market. Such opportunities can foster growth through diversification into public service contracts.

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Notice Title

36988 - 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-c530443f-c2b7-4a6b-a77f-acc82c0521de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf9b12f-8d6a-4d98-9e67-6da2b5e577f2
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
£8,190 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,190 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 7 Dec 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SMART PLUS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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