Award

35368 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2025 at 14:43

Award Notice
Award

30 Jul 2024 at 12:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed a public procurement process for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver for Ellesmere College. The procurement falls under the services category and covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 30th July 2024 and the start of the contract period from 28th August 2024 until 31st July 2028. The total estimated value of the contract is GBP 49. Awards were made on 30th July 2024, with the awarding process formally published by 20th March 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing large-scale vehicle hire with drivers across wide geographic regions. Given the contract's duration and scope, large businesses with a robust operational infrastructure will be well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded to Skyline Taxis, spans various regions from the North East to the South West of England, highlighting the need for extensive regional coverage and logistical capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35368 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

Notice Description

as per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02012f7b-61db-4d71-8681-5a0c1985885f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c175904-a472-4fa6-a0d0-2386a6be6bf3
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
£49 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,376 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 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

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
1
Supplier Name

SKYLINE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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