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04 Jun 2026 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Leicester City Council, involved an open procedure for the "36976 - SCHOOL & CONTACT" contract, classified under Taxi services (CPV 60120000) and Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver (CPV 60170000). The contract aimed to provide transport services within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. Initiated under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) with a mini competition, the tender concluded on 4th June 2026. The award was granted to SKYLINE Taxis (Mids) Ltd on the same date, with the contract period set from 8th June 2026 to 1st September 2026. The contract is valued at £13,342 and is suitable for SMEs and VCSE organisations.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, specifically those capable of providing passenger transport solutions with drivers. SME and VCSE companies would have been particularly well-positioned to compete, given the contract's alignment with the capabilities of these organisations. The use of an open procurement method facilitated a competitive environment where suitably equipped businesses could vie for the contract, enhancing their service portfolios and expanding their client bases within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

36976 - SCHOOL & 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) Additional information: At the point of award, we are no longer seeking tenders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3282142-6a74-43e8-8c75-b667be2401ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/331c365d-c7e7-41a1-8d96-7de3260d866b
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
£13,342 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,342 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 1 Sep 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
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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

SKYLINE TAXIS (MIDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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