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36347 - LEICESTER COLLEGE FREEMANS PARK

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 14:40

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19 Aug 2025 at 09:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "36347 - LEICESTER COLLEGE FREEMANS PARK" in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the taxi services industry category, with additional classifications for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The contract was awarded following a mini-competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System PAN3059 for passenger transport services. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the award stage was finalised on 18th September 2025. The contract period commenced on 9th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026. Hansom Airport Taxis Ltd is awarded as the supplier after the tender stage which ended on 19th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large businesses specialising in transport services, especially those offering tailored solutions for passenger transport. With the awarded contract value reaching £31,590 and the potential for extending similar services across other council divisions, businesses can achieve significant growth through increased service provision and customer base expansion. Although the procurement was not flagged as particularly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it establishes a lucrative precedent for companies ready to engage with local government transport contracts. Enterprising taxi and transport providers can benefit from alliances with councils to further their business prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36347 - LEICESTER COLLEGE FREEMANS PARK

Notice Description

THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED FOLLOWING A MINI COMPETITION UNDER COUNCILS DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM PAN3059 - PASSENGER TRANSPORT SERVICES.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2dd3ca8-4172-46d8-98d6-d4a0477b82b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc66857-2f5f-4838-bc21-09e4b3f4f3cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£160 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,617 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 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
Ravinder Kooner
Contact Email
ravinder.kooner@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541885

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1HA
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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