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title: "36849- ELLESMERE COLLEGE (KFC)"
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# 36849- ELLESMERE COLLEGE (KFC)

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5adc269b-33ca-4457-a312-6bc53c77f0d8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Leicester City Council as the buying organisation, with the tender titled "36849- ELLESMERE COLLEGE (KFC)" under the industry category of passenger transport services, specifically taxi services. The project is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom and has progressed to the award stage. Key dates include the award announcement on the 26th of February 2026 and the contract period running from 2nd March 2026 to 31st July 2028. The procurement method falls under "Other," indicating a distinct approach, and the process was conducted through a Mini Competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver to engage with public sector contracts in the East Midlands region. Although the tender does not prioritise SMEs or VCSE entities, it presents a significant opportunity for larger firms to work closely with local authorities. CityRides Leicester Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, highlighting potential for large companies with similar capacities to benefit from engaging in dynamic procurement systems and competitions.

## 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/5ff31fe2-7fb7-4d5f-99e4-c8af96a13045 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 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 | 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

- 26 Feb 2026 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff31fe2-7fb7-4d5f-99e4-c8af96a13045

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff31fe2-7fb7-4d5f-99e4-c8af96a13045
  26th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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