Award

34981 - CEDARWOOD

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2025 at 15:12

Tender

10 Apr 2025 at 11:32

Award

22 Jul 2024 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "34981 - CEDARWOOD" for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. The contract, valued at £32,760, will be implemented across various regions, including both the North and South of England, and is classified under the services category. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract period extends from 27 August 2024 to 31 July 2028. The process has advanced to the award stage, with "SMART PLUS TAXIS" as the appointed supplier, following the closure of the tender period on 22 July 2024. This indicates a thorough and transparent procurement cycle aiming to enhance regional transportation services.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. While the procurement process has concluded with a large supplier, it highlights the demand for scalable transportation solutions that can handle expansive regional coverage across England. Although identified for large suppliers, smaller businesses aiming for growth might look towards supporting or partnering with such contracts to increase their market presence. This tender could inspire businesses in related industries to prepare for future opportunities by aligning their services with public sector requirements and enhancing their capability to engage with similar tenders.

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Notice Title

34981 - CEDARWOOD

Notice Description

As per tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0097e905-e941-4dc9-ba51-9dadd2a33f69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a2c70cb-00f4-4b81-a3c1-b1954d3d49f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,781 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ademir Begic
Contact Email
ademir.begic@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164540319

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMART PLUS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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