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title: "36277 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE (KFC)"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# 36277 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE (KFC)

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30c1da1d-ca8f-4557-90af-ddc0f03349fa

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has finalised the procurement process for the tender titled "36277 - Ellesmere College (KFC)" in the industry category of taxi services. This process, located in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom, involved an open procurement method under the tender status of "complete", with awards made on 1st August 2025. The contract, focused on passenger transport services, is set to commence on 27th August 2025 and continue until 31st July 2028. Two suppliers were awarded contracts: Hansom Airport Taxis Ltd received a contract valued at £26,910, while Smart Plus Taxis was awarded a contract valued at £18.50. The awards were published through a mini competition under the LCC Dynamic Purchasing System PAN3059.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating within large-scale taxi and passenger transport services, primarily those capable of supplying hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. With the ability to secure a substantial contract over a three-year period, businesses adept in managing passenger transport in compliance with council requirements could experience growth and increased market stability. Companies with a focus on partnerships with local councils and a strategic positioning in East Midlands would be well-suited to leverage such opportunities for expansion and enhanced service offerings.

## Notice

THIS TENDER HAS BEEN AWARDED FOLLOWING A MINI COMPETITION UNDER LCC DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM PAN3059 - PASSENGER TRANSPORT SERVICES

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6b89de8-77a6-4f65-abda-5b5e6f80d570 |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £156 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,928 |
| 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 1HA |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS; SMART PLUS TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6b89de8-77a6-4f65-abda-5b5e6f80d570
- 1 Aug 2025 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e634d1-76ea-49f6-bf4d-7f9cbe5f578d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6b89de8-77a6-4f65-abda-5b5e6f80d570
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e634d1-76ea-49f6-bf4d-7f9cbe5f578d
  1st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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