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title: "36797 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE"
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# 36797 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1167b164-6207-404c-a535-d63186bbd015

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "36797 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE" contract, organised by Leicester City Council, has reached the award stage. It pertains to the taxi services industry, specifically involving passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The procurement was conducted under a Mini Competition through the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. This contract, valued at £44,343, will serve the East Midlands region, UK, with the service period commencing on 3rd February 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The open procurement method ensured transparency and competitiveness throughout the process.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses in the taxi and passenger transport services industry, particularly those with capabilities for providing consistent and high-quality transport solutions. Given that the tender was awarded to Victoria Cabs, a large-scale supplier, other similar large businesses may find value in exploring future procurement opportunities with Leicester City Council. Engaging in such contracts can lead to expanded market reach and a stable revenue stream over the contract duration. Businesses aiming to secure similar opportunities should focus on demonstrating their ability to meet council standards and requirements in dynamic and competitive bidding environments.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of transport services - journey stated in the title of this notice. It has been awarded following a Mini Competition under Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059 - Passenger Transport Services. To find out more about this DPS and how to provide taxi services to the Council, please see Taxi firms tendering for contracts (leicester.gov.uk) Additional information: AT THE POINT OF AWARD, WE ARE NO LONGER SEEKING TENDERS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/838ee788-88f5-41a9-957e-779f69be196e |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,343 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,343 |
| 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 | VICTORIA CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/838ee788-88f5-41a9-957e-779f69be196e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/838ee788-88f5-41a9-957e-779f69be196e
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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