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title: "36878 - CONTACT"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# 36878 - CONTACT

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd686093-de54-48c3-b9fd-75ef1fb994af

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Leicester City Council, titled "36878 - CONTACT," involves the provision of transport services, specifically taxi services. This contract falls within the industry category of "Taxi services," and includes the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The procurement utilised an open procedure under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. The contract, awarded on 18 March 2026, with a start date of 23 March 2026 running until 31 July 2026, is valued at £51,987. Targeting SMEs and VCSEs, it is set within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

The tender offers significant business growth opportunities for taxi firms, with the awarded contract exemplifying how firms can expand their service offerings through public procurement. Johal Taxi, identified as the supplier, exemplifies how large taxi firms can successfully compete for such contracts. The contract is well-suited for companies proficient in managing substantial transport operations and those looking to extend their reach within passenger transport services. The open procurement method aids in broad participation, fostering competitive business environments and enabling service providers to enhance their capabilities and scale their operations effectively.

## 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/4f173546-38d1-4b1e-93bb-792f29953454 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,987 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,987 |
| 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 | JOHAL TAXI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f173546-38d1-4b1e-93bb-792f29953454

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f173546-38d1-4b1e-93bb-792f29953454
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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