Award

36471 - LEICESTER COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Sep 2025 at 10:26

Award

08 Sep 2025 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Leicester City Council pertains to the contracting of taxi services for Leicester College, under the tender titled "36471 - LEICESTER COLLEGE". This falls within the services category, classified under CPV code 60120000 for taxi services, with an additional classification for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage as of 22nd September 2025, following its completion. The services will be provided within the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract starting on 9th September 2025 and ending on 31st July 2026. The procurement method was labelled as "Other", with the announced value of the awarded contract being £19,773.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the transport sector, especially those experienced in providing taxi and passenger vehicle services. Large-scale taxi service companies, similar to Hansom Taxis, the awarded supplier, would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities due to their capacity and experience in handling substantial contracts. Engaging in such public contracts not only enhances the business’s portfolio but also paves the way for future collaborations with public sector organisations like Leicester City Council.

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Notice Title

36471 - LEICESTER COLLEGE

Notice Description

AS PER TENDER

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250f35d4-e12a-41d4-b466-154d1f37fe1e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£165 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,789 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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
Mike Conroy
Contact Email
mike.conroy@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 116454

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 TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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