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01 Jul 2026 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has recently completed the procurement process for transport services to be provided to The Children's Hospital School (Willow Bank) in the East Midlands, UK. This contract, valued at £38,610, was awarded through an open procedural method under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services, and it targets the taxi services industry classified under CPV codes 60120000 and 60170000. The procurement was managed as a mini-competition following the completion of the tender stage, and the contract will be active from 6th July 2026 to 31st July 2028. The award was officially announced on 1st July 2026, with the supplier being NMI TAXI.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of passenger transport services, particularly large-scale taxi services. Companies equipped to handle services similar to those required by educational institutions and capable of competing in dynamic purchasing systems would benefit greatly. While currently awarded, understanding such procurement processes can help businesses position themselves effectively for future opportunities within public sector frameworks, often leading to sustainable growth and enhanced local partnerships.

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Notice Title

37025 - THE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL SCHOOL (WILLOW BANK)

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: AT THE POINT OF AWARD, WE ARE NO LONGER SEEKING TENDERS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbe5ad16-c3ff-4868-8834-58d333f0d100
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5e2d4d3-f2fc-47e0-a1f4-00865719f4d3
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
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
£38,610 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,610 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NMI TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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