Award

35922-SOFT TOUCH

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2025 at 14:51

Award Notice
Award

12 Nov 2024 at 21:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process titled "35922-SOFT TOUCH" in the industry category of taxi services. The project is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract period for this tender is from 14th November 2024 to 6th January 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the announcement for the awarded contract published on 20th March 2025. The estimated value of the awarded contract is £39,000 GBP, awarded to Hansom Airport Taxis Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in the provision of taxi services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete in such procurement processes. By securing contracts like this, businesses can expand their operations, gain credibility, and establish themselves as key service providers in the public sector. Leicester City Council, the buying organisation, has a comprehensive and well-defined procurement procedure which can provide a reliable partnership platform for businesses looking to grow.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35922-SOFT TOUCH

Notice Description

As per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0998b7a2-afa9-4b2a-917d-a543e39c008e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ea0558-5a62-41b4-b5b4-409c56d69b7b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,025 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2024 - 6 Jan 2025 1-6 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 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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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