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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leicester City Council for the transport services, specifically taxi services, has concluded with the award of contract ID: 37007 - KEYHAM LODGE SCHOOL to Azoom Taxis. This falls under the industry category of services, with a CPV classification of taxi services and hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The process was conducted through a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services, and the contract has been awarded as of 17th June 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd June 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2028. The procurement was classified as 'Other' in method details and was specifically identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating an inclusive approach to supplier selection.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of passenger transport services, particularly those offering taxi services. With a contract value of £20,358, service providers with capabilities in supplying and managing transport logistics could find this beneficial for expanding their portfolio and strengthening relationships with local government bodies. Taxi firms looking to work with Leicester City Council and engage in such future opportunities may find this award indicative of the competitive landscape and the types of services favoured by the council. SME and VCSE businesses, in particular, may leverage this framework agreement to showcase their flexibility and community-oriented service propositions.

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Notice Title

ID: 37007 - KEYHAM LODGE SCHOOL

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-d4106de8-520f-4bf0-85ed-c17e18f1b0cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece6902c-ed37-4178-982f-96109a8135b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£20,358 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,358 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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

AZOOM TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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