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title: "35922-SOFT TOUCH"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-20"
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# 35922-SOFT TOUCH

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0998b7a2-afa9-4b2a-917d-a543e39c008e

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process titled "35922-SOFT TOUCH" in the industry category of taxi services. The project is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract period for this tender is from 14th November 2024 to 6th January 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the announcement for the awarded contract published on 20th March 2025. The estimated value of the awarded contract is £39,000 GBP, awarded to Hansom Airport Taxis Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in the provision of taxi services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete in such procurement processes. By securing contracts like this, businesses can expand their operations, gain credibility, and establish themselves as key service providers in the public sector. Leicester City Council, the buying organisation, has a comprehensive and well-defined procurement procedure which can provide a reliable partnership platform for businesses looking to grow.

## Notice

As per tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ea0558-5a62-41b4-b5b4-409c56d69b7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2024 - 6 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,025 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ea0558-5a62-41b4-b5b4-409c56d69b7b
- 12 Nov 2024 at 21:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd4444b7-819d-421d-806b-94529985a41d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ea0558-5a62-41b4-b5b4-409c56d69b7b
  20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd4444b7-819d-421d-806b-94529985a41d
  12th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk

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