Tender

1072EVNES - Taxi Driver Checks Solution

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 08:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is seeking a single supplier to provide essential services for taxi and private hire licensing administration and regulation, through an open competition tender process. The contract is scheduled for a three-year term, with potential for renewal under a 2+1 year structure. The procurement, identified as 1072EVNES - Taxi Driver Checks Solution, falls under the services category and involves IT service consulting alongside software development. Located in Leicester, UKF21, businesses are invited to submit their bids by 25th May 2026 at noon, following the end of the question period on 14th May 2026. The procurement process is governed by the legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54 and aims for active engagement, culminating in a contract start date of 31st August 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for IT service providers specialising in software package and information systems, with an emphasis on enhancing administrative efficiencies within Leicester's transportation sector. Business entities catering to public authorities or those looking to expand services within sub-central government levels will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the procurement's suitability criteria, enabling them to leverage their expertise in delivering high-quality IT solutions. The evaluation will prioritise quality with a 75% weight, alongside a 25% consideration for price, making it a viable entry point for businesses aiming to showcase their proficiency and cost-effectiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1072EVNES - Taxi Driver Checks Solution

Notice Description

Leicester City Council is looking for a single supplier to deliver a suite of essential services supporting the administration and regulation of taxi and private hire licensing, over a 3 year contract term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be structured 2+1 meaning an initial contract term of two years with the option to extend an additional one year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ec0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039610-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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