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title: "36757 Oaklands"
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# 36757 Oaklands

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-762b794b-34fe-4787-b30d-3e5cc3a22829

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Leicester City Council, titled "36757 Oaklands", has reached the award stage following a Mini Competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. This contract focuses on taxi services in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom, specifically under the CPV codes 60120000 and 60170000, which pertain to taxi services and hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, respectively. The award was finalised on 21st January 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 22nd January 2026, with a duration until 31st July 2028. Smart Plus Taxis has been selected as the supplier for this service, with the contract valued at £30,420 GBP. This procurement was tailored for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE), aligning with its suitability criteria.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups within the transport service industry to collaborate with local governmental bodies like Leicester City Council. Particularly, companies that specialise in providing taxi services or possess a fleet of passenger transport vehicles with skilled drivers could find this contract beneficial for expanding their scope in the public sector. The structured procurement process through a Dynamic Purchasing System further emphasises potential long-term partnerships and consistent work opportunities for firms with the adaptability to meet council needs efficiently. This tender opens pathways for businesses to leverage local government contracts to bolster their growth and broaden their influence within the region.

## 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/d1e794ec-e9fb-46be-aae6-eeb6220ee2f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,420 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,420 |
| 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 | SMART PLUS TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e794ec-e9fb-46be-aae6-eeb6220ee2f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e794ec-e9fb-46be-aae6-eeb6220ee2f8
  21st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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