Award

36717 - Leicester Partnership School (Carrisbrooke)

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

31 Dec 2025 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leicester City Council focuses on awarding a contract for taxi services under the title "36717 - Leicester Partnership School (Carrisbrooke)". The contract's industry category is classified as "Taxi services" and falls within the "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" sector, primarily serving the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method involved a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (PAN3059 - Passenger Transport Services). The tender stage has concluded with an award decision dated 31 December 2025. The contract commences on 6 January 2026 and spans until 31 July 2028, with a total contract value of GBP 20,124.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing passenger transport services. It provides a chance to partner with Leicester City Council, a significant buyer in the region. Companies in the taxi service sector that have experience with dynamic purchasing systems or those seeking to expand into the East Midlands can benefit from engaging in this procurement. The contract's extended period indicates stable work and growth potential for the awarded supplier, indicating a well-suited environment for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in governmental contracting.

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Notice Title

36717 - Leicester Partnership School (Carrisbrooke)

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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edb66ce0-cfe5-433f-8952-8831ef8368ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69b6fe8e-e0b3-420f-adab-fde1ce0ed6b1
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
SME
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
£20,124 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,124 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 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
Mike Conroy
Contact Email
mike.conroy@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 116454

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

SMART PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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