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ID: 36514 - LEICESTER COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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23 Sep 2025 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council, acting as the contracting authority, has completed the award stage for a tender titled "LEICESTER COLLEGE" concerning the provision of taxi services. This procurement, conducted through a mini competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059 for Passenger Transport Services, was classified under the industry category of Taxi Services, with additional relevance to the Hire of Passenger Transport Vehicles with Driver. The contract, valued at £38,610, was officially awarded on 19th September 2025 to Hansom Airport Taxis, and the services will be delivered across England. The contract period commenced on 23rd September 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for taxi service providers and related businesses to engage with Leicester City Council's expansive passenger transport needs. Suitable for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors, this procurement aligns with businesses that specialise in providing efficient and reliable transport services. The DPS framework allows for ongoing opportunities for capable firms to compete for contracts, fostering business growth through sustained public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

ID: 36514 - LEICESTER COLLEGE

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision ofXX 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-f88d6090-ca18-4610-bb9d-b4d3ddcc1fb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82021d1e-ac6b-4f56-82d6-8bcd54402ee9
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, VCSE
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
£54 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,610 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 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

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
LE5 0LH
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
North Evington
Westminster Constituency
Leicester East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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