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title: "36459 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd3996e2-3a10-4837-8fed-2d696cb936b2"
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# 36459 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd3996e2-3a10-4837-8fed-2d696cb936b2

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has completed a procurement process for taxi services under the title "36459 - Ellesmere College". This contract, classified under the CPV codes 60120000 and 60170000, involves the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The contract is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom and spans from 27th September 2025 to 31st July 2028. The procurement reached the award stage on 9th September 2025, with the contract formally published by 22nd September 2025. The total contract value is set at £24,570, and it was awarded using a procurement method categorised as "Other". The tender process supports the participation of SMEs and VCSEs, indicating an inclusive procurement approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those providing taxi services. Companies interested in expanding in the East Midlands region can benefit from engaging in public contracts like this one. With specific support for SMEs and VCSE entities, smaller and community-focused enterprises can gain a foothold in the public procurement market. The successful bid by Hansom Taxis, a large-scale supplier, highlights the competitive nature of the tender and showcases potential for growth in contracted transportation services. Such contracts provide a steady revenue stream, bolstering business growth and stability over the designated contract period.

## Notice

AS PER TENDER

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1df138-b996-4530-8c35-8fc6024a6755 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,591 |
| 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 | HANSOM TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1df138-b996-4530-8c35-8fc6024a6755
- 9 Sep 2025 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a403284-7dbd-4e23-890c-1a3eb8decfe7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1df138-b996-4530-8c35-8fc6024a6755
  22nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a403284-7dbd-4e23-890c-1a3eb8decfe7
  9th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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