Award

36039-Willow Court

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Mar 2025 at 11:10

Award Notice
Award

19 Feb 2025 at 10:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Leicester City Council, titled "36039-Willow Court", involves the provision of transport services and falls under the industry category of taxi services. It is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender process has reached the award stage, with significant dates including the tender period ending on 19th February 2025 and the contract period commencing on 25th February 2025, lasting until 31st July 2028. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, reflecting a transparent and inclusive approach.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for various businesses to grow, particularly those specialising in the transport sector such as taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable to compete for this contract, fostering a diverse participation. Leicester City Council’s collaboration with the supplier AI HIGHFIELDS underscores the potential for both established and emerging transport businesses to secure municipal contracts, thereby enhancing their market presence and operational capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36039-Willow Court

Notice Description

this is for the provision of transport services. it had been awarded following a mini competition under councils dynamic system(DPS)PAN3059 -passenger transport services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07fe7d56-9947-49ae-96de-8d683b16cd97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425a2a32-b678-4dc3-865e-ff01f6b01284
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,659 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 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
Katey Marsh
Contact Email
katey.marsh@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01164544020

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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AI HIGHFIELDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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