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29 Jul 2026 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the contracting process for the provision of taxi services under the title "37093 - Pindar Nursery". This project falls under the industry category of both taxi services and hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The award was part of a Mini Competition within the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. The procurement stage is concluded with the contract actively awarded on 29th July 2026 for execution beginning 7th September 2026, and it will extend until 31st July 2028. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, particularly large taxi service providers, to collaborate with city councils on long-term contracts. With a contract value of £15,362, it is suited for companies with the capacity to fulfil scheduled transport needs over a two-year period. CityRides Leicester Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, indicating a preference for established companies capable of delivering consistent service at scale. Such collaborations can enhance business growth by ensuring steady revenue and strengthening relationships with local government entities.

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Notice Title

37093 - PINDAR NURSERY

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-e0e0c936-2762-4e69-aec1-64a18ccf5690
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23bce464-80bf-4e5f-bf35-087797819aec
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
£15,362 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,362 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 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

CITYRIDES LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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