Award

36276 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE (Aylestone Meadows)

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 12:13

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Award

01 Aug 2025 at 08:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Leicester City Council involved a tender titled "36276 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE (Aylestone Meadows)" focused on providing taxi services. Categorised within the industry sector of passenger transport, the contract spans various regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the East Midlands, and the North West, among others. The procurement stage for this tender has reached the award phase, with a notable contract period beginning on 27th August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The tender used an open procedure method, enabling broad participation. The total awarded value was £15,327, with the process being finalised on 18th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale suppliers or organisations passionate about servicing the transport needs of educational institutions. Businesses operating within the taxi and passenger transport sectors stand to benefit greatly, particularly those capable of fulfilling the comprehensive geographic service requirements specified. The procurement welcomed suppliers that do not necessarily fall under SMEs; however, entities aligned with VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) were particularly encouraged to engage, underscoring an emphasis on inclusive community benefits. Azoom Taxi emerged as the successful supplier, reflecting the competitive yet inclusive nature of the tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36276 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE (Aylestone Meadows)

Notice Description

TAXI SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f0d202c-874c-4048-968e-bf415ae5e68d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c4cabf-cd54-4b16-958b-daea86ee6daa
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
£84 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 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
Rashmi Khoda
Contact Email
rashmi.khoda@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541263

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE5 0LH
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
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

AZOOM TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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