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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "ID: 37035 - ALP LEICESTER" has been completed by Leicester City Council, focusing on the provision of taxi services. This award is part of a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) specifically for Passenger Transport Services. Classified under the CPV codes 60120000 and 60170000, the contract pertains to taxi services and hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver across England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award phase as of 8th July 2026, with the contract set to begin on 3rd August 2026 and run until 31st July 2028. With a contract value of £23,049, the opportunity was specifically suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, although the awarded supplier is a larger entity, Azoom Taxis.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the passenger transport services sector, particularly those able to provide comprehensive taxi services. Businesses that are SMEs or VCSEs may particularly find such DPS tenders beneficial for gaining access to public sector procurement markets. Companies with established resources and operational capabilities to deliver consistent and reliable transport services in compliance with council requirements stand well-positioned to competitively enter such processes in the future. Engaging with such tenders enables expansion into public sector contracts, adding stability and potential revenue growth through sustained partnerships with municipal bodies like Leicester City Council.

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Notice Title

ID: 37035 - ALP LEICESTER

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-fe48ade6-9752-4127-84fc-56e49c24c73d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/621ff26e-c475-4b11-a45d-dac873a7c65c
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
£23,049 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,049 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 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

AZOOM TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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