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title: "36300 ORCHARD MEAD ACADEMY"
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# 36300 ORCHARD MEAD ACADEMY

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4dd63c25-a32f-44a9-b08a-9577d2b3a1b1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "36300 Orchard Mead Academy" contract was conducted by Leicester City Council under their dynamic purchasing system, focusing on taxi services in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The industry category pertains to the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. This procurement followed an open procedure, culminating in the award stage on 13th August 2025. The contract period commenced on 28th August 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2028. This opportunity reflects the completion of a mini competition under the council's specific procurement framework, ensuring transparent engagement with service suppliers.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale suppliers in the passenger transport sector. Specifically, those offering taxi and hire services with experienced drivers stand to benefit. Although suitability for SMEs and VCSEs wasn't highlighted, established companies like Prime1taxis, which secured the contract, were able to engage due to their scale and service capabilities. This reflects the potential for similar businesses to expand their regional footprint through successful engagement in such competitive processes. Additionally, participating in future contracts from Leicester City Council could further enhance a business's reputation and operational reach within the public procurement domain.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65920125-206a-411b-85f1-caf7be422d7d |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,546 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRIME1TAXIS |

## 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 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65920125-206a-411b-85f1-caf7be422d7d
- 13 Aug 2025 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cbba08c-aa7e-4ced-b1ba-0799557d542e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65920125-206a-411b-85f1-caf7be422d7d
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cbba08c-aa7e-4ced-b1ba-0799557d542e
  13th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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