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26 Jun 2026 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, undertaken by Leicester City Council, was for the provision of taxi services to Keyham Lodge School. This contract is classified under the industry category of "Taxi services" and "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver." The procurement utilised a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) specifically for Passenger Transport Services, with the final stage culminating in the award phase. The process began with the tender period ending on 26th June 2026 and the contract period starting on 29th June 2026, lasting until 31st July 2028. Located in Leicester, England, the procurement method was categorised as "Other." The value of the contract was £21,645.

This tender presents opportunities for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are capable of providing taxi services. Businesses specialising in passenger transport and seeking to expand their operations in public sector contracts would find this opportunity appealing. As it involves a long-term contract, it offers stability and a reliable income stream over the duration. Participating in such a DPS can also open up further possibilities for future contracts with Leicester City Council and other local government entities.

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Notice Title

ID: 37024 - KEYHAM LODGE SCHOOL

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-fa520929-e8be-45ad-91a1-6bd0e5710fe6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8e05dc-3b02-4d9e-b976-b3f530cd654f
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
£21,645 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,645 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
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
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMART PLUS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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