This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 11:30

Award

14 Jul 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Leicester City Council for the provision of taxi services, specifically focusing on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The contract, titled "36148 RUSHY MEAD PRIMARY," falls under the services industry category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement was done through a mini-competition within the council's dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for passenger transport services and is in the "award" stage, having been completed. The procurement method was classified as "Other," with key dates including the end of the tender period on 14th July 2025 and the start of the contract period on 26th August 2025, concluding on 31st July 2028. The total value of the awarded contract was £37,674, involving successful bidders such as Skyline Taxis and Hansom Airport Taxis.

This tender presents opportunities for growth for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those capable of providing hire vehicles with drivers. Large-scale businesses with the ability to comply with council and regulatory standards in passenger transport services, such as Skyline Taxis and Hansom Airport Taxis, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in public contracts like this can enhance a company's portfolio and provide stable revenue from long-term service agreements with local government entities. Businesses looking to expand into municipal transport services can find similar tenders through dynamic purchasing systems used by councils for efficient sourcing.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

36148 RUSHY MEAD PRIMARY

Notice Description

this contract is for the provision of transport services. It has been awarded following a mini competition under councils dynamic purchasing system(DPS) PAN3059 Passenger transport services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c556a6b1-aba7-4ed3-9346-048ec6db61c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c5a87d-a1c4-4f7b-9a36-bff815be88ed
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
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
£160 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,693 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20251 years 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1HL
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

Hansom Airport Taxis

Skyline Taxis

Further Information

Notice Documents

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