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09 Jul 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "ID: 37044 - RUSHEY MEAD ACADEMY" was conducted by Leicester City Council and has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £16,263, involves the provision of taxi services within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. It was pursued under an open procurement method using a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. The tender period concluded on 9th July 2026, with the contract set to commence on 26th August 2026 and run until 31st July 2028. The industry category for this procurement is primarily services, covering taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in taxi or passenger transport services. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or registered as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate in this type of tendering process. Such businesses can leverage these opportunities to expand their service offerings or client base, tapping into public sector contracts and potentially augmenting their growth and stability in the market. Engaging in Dynamic Purchasing Systems like this can also enhance business presence and competitiveness in public procurement.

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Notice Title

ID: 37044 - RUSHEY MEAD ACADEMY

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-d1649845-83e4-4201-b63e-0e7f37c97f4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a5717f-ca45-4be5-ad27-5521a3c32482
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
£16,263 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,263 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY RIDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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