Award

35593 OAKLANDS SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2025 at 16:21

Award

15 Aug 2024 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport vehicles with driver for Oaklands School. The procurement process, which followed an open procedure, culminated in the award phase as of 15 August 2024. This contract covers a range of regions across the United Kingdom including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The services are classified under the CPV code 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver, and the contract value is £55. The contract period commences on 22 August 2024 and extends to 31 July 2028. Sarah Knight from Leicester City Council is the primary contact for any inquiries.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Large established companies, such as Azoom, which was awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited due to the extensive geographical coverage required and the scale of the operation. Businesses capable of offering reliable and efficient transport solutions can leverage this contract to expand their presence across multiple regions in England, driving substantial growth through sustained service delivery over the four-year contract period. The consistent service demand during the contracted term offers stability and potential for strategic business growth.

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Notice Title

35593 OAKLANDS SCHOOL

Notice Description

As per tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05877a8d-07c0-4201-bf0e-7a0169f59817
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7cdca20-35a5-48bc-b45f-23bb3ccb2d6d
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
£55 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,249 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 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
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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

AZOOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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