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36056-Sunflowers Nursery

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2025 at 10:28

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17 Mar 2025 at 09:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for contract number LEICSCITY02-DN766306-09312669, titled "36056-Sunflowers Nursery". This contract, categorised under taxi services (CPV code 60120000) with an additional classification for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver (CPV code 60170000), involves the provision of transport services within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender process was finalised following a mini competition under the Council's dynamic purchasing system (DPS) PAN3059 for passenger transport services. The important dates include the end of the tender period on 17th March 2025 and the contract period from 24th March 2025 to 10th April 2025. The contract has been awarded to Hansom Airport Taxis, with the award value amounting to £7,410 GBP.

This tender provides substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport services, including taxi and driver hire services. The procurement process being suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) makes it an attractive and accessible project for a variety of businesses. Successful bidders can leverage this contract to establish or enhance their service footprint in the East Midlands, showcasing their ability to meet public sector requirements and potentially opening doors to future contracts with the Leicester City Council and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36056-Sunflowers Nursery

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-b5fd17-0e850fa8-e081-44c2-8430-4de71cabc3c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/607fded9-7f11-493b-a7f3-2211eb06dd5b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,429 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 11 Apr 2025 30 days
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
+44 1164544020

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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