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title: "36499 GATEWAY"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# 36499 GATEWAY

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4377093e-27d0-4c40-9422-f36104e318f8

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of taxi services, specifically the "36499 GATEWAY" project, classified under the industry categories of "Taxi services" and "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver." This contract, aimed at the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, reached its award stage on 17th September 2025. The contract awarded to Azoom Taxis, a large-scale supplier, is valued at £24,687 and will run from 22nd September 2025 to 31st July 2026. Noted procurement stages include the tender's completion with the final tender period ending on 17th September 2025. The procurement was labelled under "services" with a focus on engaging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services. Companies capable of offering reliable and quality taxi services will be well-suited to meet the demands of this contract. The procurement method, described as "Other," indicates a tailored approach that may appeal to service providers with innovative or adaptive offerings. Leicester City Council's commitment to involving SMEs and VCSEs suggests an inclusive and accessible procurement environment for businesses of varying scales, enhancing opportunities for growth and collaboration in the local and regional transport services market.

## Notice

As Per Tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ab7096c-f865-4430-91a2-1b570b591883 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,687 |
| 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 | AZOOM TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ab7096c-f865-4430-91a2-1b570b591883

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ab7096c-f865-4430-91a2-1b570b591883
  17th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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