Award

36593 - WEST GATE SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Oct 2025 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has issued an award for the contract titled "36593 - WEST GATE SCHOOL" concerning the provision of transport services in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £33,345, falls under the industry category of Taxi services, with an additional classification of hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. It was procured through an open procedure under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. The tender's procurement stage is complete, having been awarded to Victoria Cabs on 22nd October 2025. The contract period is set from 27th October 2025 to 31st July 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for established taxi service businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Those with capabilities in providing reliable and professional passenger transport services, especially in regions like the East Midlands, could benefit from similar future opportunities emanating from Leicester City Council's engagement with the DPS. While this particular award was secured by a large supplier, smaller or community-based enterprises are not precluded from participating in upcoming competitions, especially if they offer innovative or competitive transport solutions. Understanding the requirements of such a DPS can position taxi firms favourably for growth by aligning their services with local governmental transportation needs.

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Notice Title

36593 - WEST GATE 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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbe0f3ae-7f6d-4bc4-80e7-a7a1e6f19e85
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
£33,345 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,345 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 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

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

VICTORIA CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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