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title: "37050 - THURNBY MEAD PRIMARY ACADEMY"
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# 37050 - THURNBY MEAD PRIMARY ACADEMY

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d3602b4-d537-4241-93b4-1d7a1418dfb1

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## Summary

The procurement process was carried out by Leicester City Council for the provision of transport services titled "37050 - Thurnby Mead Primary Academy". This contract involves the hiring of taxi services within the East Midlands, United Kingdom, under the industry classification of hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver (CPV codes: 60120000, 60170000). The process, conducted through an open procedure under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System, reached the award stage with an announcement made on 15th July 2026. The contract is valued at £18,720 and spans from 26th August 2026 to 31st July 2028. The procurement aimed to source reliable transport solutions, with CityRides Leicester Ltd being selected as the supplier.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of delivering efficient and compliant taxi services. Though the tender is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, companies in the transport sector could find lucrative possibilities in similar future tenders managed by Leicester City Council. Engaging with the Council's DPS may provide further avenues for growth and partnership, promoting sustained business development within the transport industry.

## 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/fecef049-851e-485d-a81e-4ea50753f4b0 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,720 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,720 |
| 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 | CITYRIDES LEICESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fecef049-851e-485d-a81e-4ea50753f4b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fecef049-851e-485d-a81e-4ea50753f4b0
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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