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35359- ELLESMERE COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2025 at 12:51

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30 Jul 2024 at 10:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers for Ellesmere College. The procurement followed an open procedure and covered multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The key dates include the end of the tender period on 30th July 2024, with the contract starting on 28th August 2024 and running until 31st July 2028. The total value of the awarded contract is £30,420.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the vehicle hire industry, particularly those that can provide large-scale passenger transport services with experienced drivers. The awarded contract to Elite Taxis highlights the scale and potential profitability for large businesses in this sector, though smaller enterprises could benefit from subcontracting opportunities. Companies seeking to expand their operations within various regions of the United Kingdom might find this contract procurement an excellent opportunity for growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35359- ELLESMERE COLLEGE

Notice Description

as per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23f3480f-a624-415c-9fed-366312514185
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d331c0a-950a-4867-b089-1c89cc775a79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£47 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,439 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 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
1
Supplier Name

ELITE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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