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36891 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE (AYLESTONE MEADOWS)

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2026 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Leicester City Council involves the provision of taxi services for Ellesmere College, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the industry category of taxi services, along with the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, and uses an open procedure procurement method. The tender was initiated by a mini competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System PAN3059 for Passenger Transport Services, with a tender period that ended on 20th March 2026. The award was made to CityRides Leicester Ltd for a contract value of £44,437, beginning on 23rd March 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities within the transport sector, specifically for organisations specialising in taxi services (CPV code 60120000) or the hire of passenger vehicles with drivers. Although not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale transport companies capable of managing the logistical demands of passenger transport vehicles are particularly well-suited for such contracts. By participating, businesses can establish a strong presence in local transport provisioning, potentially leading to future contracts and leveraged business opportunities in the region. Additionally, such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio in public sector procurement and widen its client base within local government frameworks.

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Notice Title

36891 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE (AYLESTONE MEADOWS)

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-e8bc69a4-a820-4156-bf57-8fffb580d073
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6af8b37-85d8-4d76-8428-b9fb312e0c07
Current Stage
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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
£44,437 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,437 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 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

CITYRIDES LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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