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Award

19 Sep 2025 at 14:48

Award

05 Sep 2025 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of taxi services titled "36417 Rushey Mead Academy." This contract was awarded as part of a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059 - Passenger Transport Services. The industry category for this procurement is taxi services and hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, classified under CPV codes 60120000 and 60170000, respectively. The award was completed on 5th September 2025, with the contract set to run from 15th September 2025 to 10th July 2026, and taking place in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. SKylinE Taxis (Mids) Ltd was chosen as the supplier for this project.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for large-scale transport service providers, particularly those with a strong focus on passenger transport and taxi services. Firms capable of providing reliable and efficient transportation solutions could leverage similar contracts to expand their reach and build relationships with local councils. Although this specific tender has been completed, businesses interested in such opportunities should consider exploring participation in similar Dynamic Purchasing Systems or Mini Competitions organised by councils and public authorities. Engaging in these structured procurement processes can pave the way for growth through government contract awards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

36417 Rushey Mead Academy

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of XX transport services. 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
ocds-b5fd17-e77b8552-e325-452c-a460-603642bae05e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1eb4bde-b33b-4921-ba39-a9f9df2604a1
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
£19 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,780 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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 1HL
Postcode Area
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

SKYLINE Taxis (Mids) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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