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title: "36892 - Ellesmere"
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# 36892 - Ellesmere

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43daa43d-fb3a-454d-b4e1-ab74f00075b3

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has completed the award stage for a contract titled "36892 - Ellesmere," which falls under the CPV classification of taxi services and hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. This procurement is specifically held in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, following a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for passenger transport services. The contract, valued at £35,088, has been officially awarded to City Rides, a large-scale supplier. The procurement method is classified as "Other," and the contract period is scheduled from 15th June 2026 to 31st July 2028. The final award was made on 25th March 2026, marking the completion of the award stage.

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, especially for taxi service providers looking to engage with public sector contracts. With a focus on service provision within the East Midlands region, businesses operating in the transport sector may find valuable opportunities in leveraging the dynamic purchasing framework used by Leicester City Council. The contract, supportive of SMEs but not suitable for VCSE organisations, indicates potential for smaller taxi firms to compete effectively under the DPS. Engaging in such procurement processes can expand market reach and provide stability for businesses in the transport services 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)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b14c1e3-4ad6-4e97-95ec-d25b42ad15ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,088 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,088 |
| 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 | CITY RIDES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b14c1e3-4ad6-4e97-95ec-d25b42ad15ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b14c1e3-4ad6-4e97-95ec-d25b42ad15ff
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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