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title: "36831 - Castlemead Academy,"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71b38441-18ce-4d88-8e89-84728aabea67"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# 36831 - Castlemead Academy,

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71b38441-18ce-4d88-8e89-84728aabea67

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## Summary

The procurement process for Leicester City Council's contract titled "36831 - Castlemead Academy" focused on provision of transport services, specifically taxi services in the East Midlands. This particular contract was awarded on 16th February 2026 following a mini competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System designated for Passenger Transport Services. The complete status indicates that no further tenders are being sought at this stage after the award decision. The open procurement method facilitated a transparent and competitive environment, with the contract running from 23rd February to 4th May 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for larger transport service providers, specially those offering taxi services with hired drivers. By engaging with Dynamic Purchasing Systems, businesses can streamline their procurement operations and align with public sector demands for consistent and reliable transport services. A firm such as Skyline Taxis, a large supplier in the sector, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such contracts, benefiting from collaborating with municipal bodies like Leicester City Council. This offers a strategic alliance enabling the expansion of service offerings and potential scale economisation.

## 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/d8bc6b1d-17cd-4da6-9bc3-9f73e95044e4 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 4 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,128 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,128 |
| 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 | SKYLINE TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8bc6b1d-17cd-4da6-9bc3-9f73e95044e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8bc6b1d-17cd-4da6-9bc3-9f73e95044e4
  16th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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