Tender

1072EVNES - Taxi Driver Checks Solution

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is initiating a procurement process for the "1072EVNES - Taxi Driver Checks Solution" aimed at supporting taxi and private hire licensing administration over a three-year contract. As the buyer, Leicester City Council seeks a single supplier to deliver software packages and IT services in Leicester, categorised under software and information systems. The process, which follows an open method below threshold, is currently in the tender stage with key dates including a question deadline on 14 May 2026 and final submission on 25 May 2026 at noon. Successful bidder will commence services by 31 August 2026, with the contract potentially extending to 2029.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, software development, and internet support, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, competitively-priced solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises are deemed suitable, with quality accounting for 75% of the evaluation criteria, ensuring that businesses focusing on enhancing service quality stand to benefit. The structured contract model, with a possibility for renewal, offers stability and continued collaboration with Leicester City Council, making it an attractive venture for service providers within Leicestershire and beyond.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ed6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039653-2026
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
26 May 20264 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

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

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