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36481 - MILLGATE SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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23 Sep 2025 at 08:37

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11 Sep 2025 at 09:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed a tender process for the contract titled "36481 - MILLGATE SCHOOL," which falls under the taxi services industry category. This procurement was facilitated through an open procedure under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System PAN3059, specifically for passenger transport services in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract's tender period concluded on 11th September 2025, with the contract awarded to ONE EXPRESS. The contract's duration spans from 15th September 2025 to 31st July 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those experienced in providing taxi and hire services with drivers. Despite its detailed specification under an open procurement method, the project is primarily suited for larger firms, given that the suitability criteria indicate that it is not targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs. Companies capable of scaling services to meet the needs of public sector transport contracts will find opportunities for growth through participation in similar future tenders by organisations like Leicester City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36481 - MILLGATE SCHOOL

Notice Description

THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED FOLLOWING A MINI COMPETITION UNDER COUNCILS DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM PAN3059 - PASSENGER TRANSPORT SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9c3ce11-0453-42a9-817d-07b29f99cbde
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd06f02-0698-48fa-934d-ed7569d34b61
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£178 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,078 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 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

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
LE1 1HA
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

ONE EXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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