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title: "36891 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE (AYLESTONE MEADOWS)"
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# 36891 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE (AYLESTONE MEADOWS)

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8bc69a4-a820-4156-bf57-8fffb580d073

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Leicester City Council involves the provision of taxi services for Ellesmere College, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the industry category of taxi services, along with the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, and uses an open procedure procurement method. The tender was initiated by a mini competition under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System PAN3059 for Passenger Transport Services, with a tender period that ended on 20th March 2026. The award was made to CityRides Leicester Ltd for a contract value of £44,437, beginning on 23rd March 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities within the transport sector, specifically for organisations specialising in taxi services (CPV code 60120000) or the hire of passenger vehicles with drivers. Although not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale transport companies capable of managing the logistical demands of passenger transport vehicles are particularly well-suited for such contracts. By participating, businesses can establish a strong presence in local transport provisioning, potentially leading to future contracts and leveraged business opportunities in the region. Additionally, such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio in public sector procurement and widen its client base within local government frameworks.

## 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/e6af8b37-85d8-4d76-8428-b9fb312e0c07 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,437 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,437 |
| 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

- 20 Mar 2026 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6af8b37-85d8-4d76-8428-b9fb312e0c07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6af8b37-85d8-4d76-8428-b9fb312e0c07
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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