Award

35265 - LEICESTER COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

08 May 2025 at 15:15

Award Notice
Award

29 Jul 2024 at 09:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "35265 - LEICESTER COLLEGE" is conducted by Leicester City Council. This tender falls under the service industry category of hiring passenger transport vehicles with drivers and covers multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including East Midlands, North West, and London. The current stage of this procurement process is the award stage, with the contract period starting on 9th September 2024 and ending on 31st July 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad competition. The award announcement was last published on 8th May 2025, indicating the council's continuous commitment to timely communication.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, as there are multiple contracts awarded within this procurement. The contracts were awarded to large-scale suppliers, such as Azoom Taxis and HMB taxi, each providing competitive services across various English regions. As the procurement aligns with services needed across different areas, it is well-suited for firms with the capacity to deliver extensive transportation solutions, particularly those looking to expand their operational coverage within the UK. This contract does not prioritize SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting that larger operators primarily benefit from participating in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35265 - LEICESTER COLLEGE

Notice Description

As per tender/cost

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01d96800-89aa-40a6-a6e0-5296dfb43496
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88075ccb-314a-4ee1-a125-8f5194a6d4e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
£53 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,624 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1HL
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
2
Supplier Names

AZOOM TAXIS

HMB TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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