Award

36163 - CASTLE MEAD ACADEMY

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jul 2025 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for taxi services under the project titled "36163 - CASTLE MEAD ACADEMY." This procurement falls under the "Taxi services" industry category, specifically involving the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The process follows an open procurement method and has reached the award stage, with AZOOM TAXI being selected as the supplier. The contract period is set to commence on 29th August 2025 and will continue until 31st July 2028. The services will be delivered in England, United Kingdom, and the total contract value is £16,263 GBP.

This tender presents ample opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in passenger transportation services. Although the awarded contract is with a large-scale company, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider similar open procedures in the future, as this procurement was deemed suitable for them. Companies with expertise in providing reliable taxi services with qualified drivers would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, potentially expanding their market presence and boosting business growth.

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Notice Title

36163 - CASTLE MEAD ACADEMY

Notice Description

TAXI SERVICES

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19d72395-97d5-4de4-a718-f98dd0e233a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3482f1ed-2c82-41e3-bab9-ba731a763eba
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
SME
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
£13 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,263 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months 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

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
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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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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