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35180 - ORCHARD MEAD ACADEMY

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2025 at 08:59

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17 Apr 2025 at 15:35

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25 Jul 2024 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Leicester City Council, titled "35180 - ORCHARD MEAD ACADEMY," focuses on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, classified under CPV 60170000. The contract spans several regions across the United Kingdom, including London, North East, and West Midlands, among others. This award stage contract, valued initially at £29.42 and ultimately at £51,948, was formalised on 25th July 2024, and active on the same date. The services are set to commence on 30th August 2024 and continue until 31st July 2028, illustrating an extensive geographical and operational scope. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, indicating a transparent and competitive tendering process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in transportation services to expand their reach and secure long-term contracts across diverse UK regions. Although the tender is marked as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary or community organisations, it allows well-established transport companies to showcase their capabilities in catering to public sector needs. Suppliers like Skyline Taxis and Prime1 have already been selected, which exemplifies the potential for other similar companies to engage and secure future public tenders with active participation and competitive bidding strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35180 - ORCHARD MEAD ACADEMY

Notice Description

as per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a512f84-a39c-4180-98a4-64ecd0d7ea25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97b614c9-8522-403e-aa14-7315798065f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,010 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2024 - 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
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
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PRIME1

SKYLINE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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