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title: "36054-THE WHETSTONE HUB"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0ca1ec58-12c3-4989-8ce8-a2d374249bcc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-20"
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# 36054-THE WHETSTONE HUB

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ca1ec58-12c3-4989-8ce8-a2d374249bcc

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## Summary

Leicester City Council, located in Leicester, England, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "36054-THE WHETSTONE HUB." This contract, valued at GBP 68,484, was for the provision of transport services, specifically taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure following a mini-competition under the council's dynamic purchasing system (DPS), with the tender period ending on 19 March 2025 and the contract period set from 31 March 2025 to 31 July 2028. The contracting process has moved to the award stage, with HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS being selected as the supplier.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly large-scale operators with a capacity to handle significant contracts. Companies in the taxi and passenger vehicle hire industries can leverage this contract to establish a foothold in public procurement, expanding their portfolio and gaining experience in servicing government contracts. The East Midlands region in the United Kingdom is the primary service area, providing ample growth opportunities for businesses in the region to scale their operations and enhance their market presence.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of transport services. it has been awarded following a mini competition under councils dynamic purchasing system(DPS)PAN3059-passenger transport services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f339182-8bbb-4821-9537-8f031e96d9ab |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £195 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,527 |
| 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 1HL |
| 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
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f339182-8bbb-4821-9537-8f031e96d9ab
- 19 Mar 2025 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4290adf5-a305-4669-8f84-f65b8ea45408

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f339182-8bbb-4821-9537-8f031e96d9ab
  20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4290adf5-a305-4669-8f84-f65b8ea45408
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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