Award

36734 - home to school

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Jan 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leicester City Council, titled "36734 - home to school," focused on the provision of taxi services in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Taxi services" with an additional classification for the "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver." The contract process is in the award stage, having been completed on 13 January 2026. Emerging from a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, the contract valued at £12,129 commenced on 14 January 2026 and is due to finish on 13 February 2026. The procurement method was atypical, indicating a unique process tailored for this service.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for organisations with capabilities in passenger transport services, including taxi and vehicle hire with driver services. Given Leicester City Council’s interest in engaging with smaller enterprises and charitable organisations, this provides an excellent growth opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs. Suitable businesses should focus on delivering efficient and reliable transport services within specified contract terms. Engaging with the Dynamic Purchasing System can also present further opportunities for similar upcoming contracts, fostering potential long-term partnerships and access to public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

36734 - home to 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) Additional information: .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbd4a8fc-f8d6-43fd-9cb2-21aa6511215c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ba57e3-4c1a-482d-a4ee-c0f23136f38d
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
£12,129 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,129 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 12 Feb 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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