Award

36054-THE WHETSTONE HUB

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Mar 2025 at 10:22

Award Notice
Award

19 Mar 2025 at 09:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council, located in Leicester, England, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "36054-THE WHETSTONE HUB." This contract, valued at GBP 68,484, was for the provision of transport services, specifically taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure following a mini-competition under the council's dynamic purchasing system (DPS), with the tender period ending on 19 March 2025 and the contract period set from 31 March 2025 to 31 July 2028. The contracting process has moved to the award stage, with HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS being selected as the supplier.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly large-scale operators with a capacity to handle significant contracts. Companies in the taxi and passenger vehicle hire industries can leverage this contract to establish a foothold in public procurement, expanding their portfolio and gaining experience in servicing government contracts. The East Midlands region in the United Kingdom is the primary service area, providing ample growth opportunities for businesses in the region to scale their operations and enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36054-THE WHETSTONE HUB

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ca1ec58-12c3-4989-8ce8-a2d374249bcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f339182-8bbb-4821-9537-8f031e96d9ab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

60120000 - Taxi services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£195 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,527 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 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
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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
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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