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36281 - ASHMOUNT SCHOOL

Leicester City Council

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18 Sep 2025 at 13:26

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01 Aug 2025 at 12:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has conducted an open procurement process for taxi services specifically related to Ashmount School. This procurement falls under the works category and utilises the open procedure method. The process is now at the award stage, with key dates indicating that the tender period concluded on 1st August 2025, and the contract is set to run from 28th August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The tender encompasses various regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The assigned CPV code is 60120000 - Taxi services, with additional classifications under 60170000. The awarded value from this process is £35,334 as of the latest update on 18th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large passenger transport businesses offering taxi services and interested in expanding their reach within various regions of the United Kingdom. While SMEs are not targeted, ventures with a focus on hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers will find this contract particularly beneficial due to the well-defined contract period and requirement across multiple UK regions. The contract has already been awarded to Smart Plus Taxis, reflecting an engagement with a large-scale supplier capable of meeting diverse regional demands. This procurement provides insight into public sector opportunities and is ideal for firms capable of delivering comprehensive taxi services, particularly those with capacity for large-scale logistics and passenger transport management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36281 - ASHMOUNT SCHOOL

Notice Description

TAXI SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c021d73-ba8b-40b3-bad6-4e944b35b41b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b7cebf0-04be-4176-abf2-c8c3d5aa8220
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
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
£64 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,364 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
LE5 0LH
Postcode Area
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
North Evington
Westminster Constituency
Leicester East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Smart Plus Taxis

Further Information

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