This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

31 Jul 2026 at 08:30

Award

31 Jul 2026 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is managing a public procurement process titled "37102 QUORN HALL," focused on providing taxi services within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, following a selective method, specifically a mini competition under the Council’s Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services (PAN3059). The contract period is set from 26 August 2026 to 31 July 2028, with a contract value amounting to £22,698. This opportunity targets the transport services industry, specifically taxi and hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, and was most recently updated on 31 July 2026.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those adept at managing taxi operations. The contract suitability criteria indicate a preference for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), suggesting an advantageous position for such businesses to compete. Firms capable of providing dynamic and reliable transport solutions within the specified region can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and establish a strong partnership with Leicester City Council, especially those seeking to secure a foothold in governmental transport contracts.

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Notice Title

37102 QUORN HALL

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-ccfa49f7-5ed7-4ae6-89f8-aab7aa6f9c3b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea1cb6c3-c985-4aee-90f1-270a93742380
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£22,698 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,698 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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

CITYRIDESLTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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