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21 Jul 2026 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of taxi services under the Dynamic Purchasing System PAN3059 for Passenger Transport Services. The contract, titled "37055 WESTGATE," falls under the industry category of taxi services and involves the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The contract, valued at £17,141, was awarded on 21st July 2026 to Hansom Airport Taxis and covers services in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. Both the tender and award processes occurred under an open procurement method, with the contract period starting on 25th August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2028. This information places the procurement in the award stage.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the passenger transport sector, particularly those providing taxi services. Enterprises capable of delivering consistent quality services within the East Midlands region are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Although this specific contract is not open to further tenders, participation in the Dynamic Purchasing System by Leicester City Council may offer further opportunities for growth and partnerships with other entities seeking transport solutions. Potential competitors are encouraged to learn more about the tender processes through Leicester City Council’s website and engage with any forthcoming tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

37055 WESTGATE

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-d40cb566-5078-4dee-9e5d-63e9f7f25fe9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d7fb2cb-f53d-4d2d-b5c6-b4c1ba6d2ea1
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
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
£17,141 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,141 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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