Award

36138 STAFF TAXI

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2025 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has awarded a contract titled "36138 STAFF TAXI" under the category of Taxi services with the additional classification of hiring passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, is part of the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (PAN3059), focusing on passenger transport services. The contract was awarded to SMART PLUS TAXIS and is set to commence on 18 July 2025, ending on 19 July 2025, with all services rendered within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process was completed as of 3 July 2025, following a mini-competition, and it is now in the award stage. This contract represents an opportunity for businesses in the transportation industry to participate in providing municipal services, potentially paving the way for future engagements with local government bodies.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport, specifically taxi services with driver hire. It is best suited for large-scale suppliers that can provide reliable and efficient transport solutions, similar to SMART PLUS TAXIS, the awarded supplier. By engaging in such public contracts, businesses can strengthen their connections with local authorities like Leicester City Council, enhancing their reputation and paving the way for future contracts in public procurement. Companies already operating within the East Midlands or those looking to expand their services in this region could particularly benefit from these opportunities, provided they meet the procurement criteria set by contracting authorities.

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Notice Title

36138 STAFF TAXI

Notice Description

THIS CONTRACT IS FOR THE PROVISION OF LCC TRANSPORT SERVICES. IT HAS BEEN AWARDED FOLLOWING A MINI COMPETITION UNDER COUNCILS DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM PAN3059 - PASSENGER TRANSPORT SERVICES.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56ce948f-125e-4553-b6bb-da3602ae8bce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£11 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 19 Jul 2025 30 days
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
Ravinder Kooner
Contact Email
ravinder.kooner@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541885

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1HA
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 TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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