Award

36291- HOME TO TESCO EXPRESS

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Sep 2025 at 12:40

Award Notice
Award

08 Aug 2025 at 09:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council recently concluded a procurement process titled "36291- HOME TO TESCO EXPRESS," focusing on taxi services, particularly the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. Classified under CPV code 60120000, this open procedure targeted multiple UK regions, including the North East, North West, and London. The process has reached the award stage, having commenced with a tender period that ended on 8th August 2025. Following this, the contract period was set between 22nd August to 23rd August 2025. The award was officially published on 18th September 2025, with Hansom Taxis Leicester Ltd emerging as the supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly large-scale taxi service providers or companies offering passenger transport with drivers. Although not specifically suited for SMEs, the project aligns well with voluntary and community sector enterprises. The contract value, amounting to £4680, highlights a moderate-scale opportunity for service providers looking to enhance their portfolio in the public transport sector, by potentially establishing long-term relationships with local authorities like Leicester City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36291- HOME TO TESCO EXPRESS

Notice Description

TAXI SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d778ace6-7a56-437a-8002-0095c618ab4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d54ba04c-9d0d-4f9f-adf0-042910feb23f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
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
£120 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,692 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE5 0LH
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
North Evington
Westminster Constituency
Leicester East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANSOM TAXIS LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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