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36285 LEICESTER COLLEGE - FREEMANS CAMPUS

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 12:32

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Award

05 Aug 2025 at 08:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Leicester City Council concluded with the awarding of a contract for transport services, specifically taxi services, under the project titled "36285 LEICESTER COLLEGE - FREEMANS CAMPUS." This project falls under the services category and covers the region of East Midlands, United Kingdom. The award stage of the process was completed on 5th August 2025, and the contract commenced on 2nd September 2025, extending until 31st July 2026. The procurement was conducted through a mini competition under the council's dynamic purchasing system, focusing on passenger transport services. The awarded value of the contract stands at £22,113 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing transport services, particularly those capable of supplying taxi services equipped for passenger hire with a driver. Although already awarded to Hansom Airport Taxis Ltd, the process highlights how similar businesses can leverage dynamic purchasing systems to gain contracts with organisations like Leicester City Council. Large-scale businesses specialising in transport logistics would have been well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those positioned within or near the East Midlands region. Engaging in such procurement opportunities can facilitate business expansion by establishing or strengthening relationships with governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36285 LEICESTER COLLEGE - FREEMANS CAMPUS

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of transport services. It has been awarded following a mini competition under councils dynamic purchasing system(DPS) PAN3059-Passenger transport services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8156e36-0fab-4b87-9c80-e62d7ce5f49f
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
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
£18 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,131 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katey Marsh
Contact Email
katey.marsh@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164544202

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1HL
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

HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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