Award

36645 - SCHOOL TO VARIOUS

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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26 Nov 2025 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Leicester City Council, titled "36645 - SCHOOL TO VARIOUS," is focused on providing taxi services. This procurement falls under the 'Services' industry category, specifically classified with CPV codes for taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. The contract is valued at £14,975 and is intended to operate within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is classified as 'Award', following an open procedure under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. Notably, the award was made to SKYLINE Taxis (Mids) Ltd, a large-scale supplier, on 26th November 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 1st December 2025 to 30th August 2026.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, such as taxi companies and those offering vehicle hire with drivers in the East Midlands region. The procurement process was conducted under an open procedure, facilitating competitive participation from various suppliers. Organisations that are community-driven, specifically social enterprises (VCSEs), are notably well-suited to engage in this opportunity, although the suitability criteria also cater to other business models. By participating in such tenders, businesses can not only expand their service portfolio but also establish a working relationship with local government bodies, potentially leading to further contracts and business growth.

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Notice Title

36645 - SCHOOL TO VARIOUS

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-da3cd817-a9a2-4aeb-9d74-e149a3b187d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40705eba-c6cd-4e9e-9f98-e5001a7f4917
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
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
£14,975 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,976 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Aug 2026 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries-taxi-brokerage@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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