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35387 - NEW COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2025 at 11:44

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31 Jul 2024 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the "35387 - NEW COLLEGE" project, which falls under the industry category of passenger transport services. This tender involves the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, covering 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 procurement utilised an open procedure, and the key dates include the end of the tender period on 31st July 2024 and the contract period from 27th August 2024 to 31st July 2028. The contract has been awarded to Skyline Taxis.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large-scale transportation providers to enter into a long-term contract with Leicester City Council, driving business growth through consistent revenue from the public sector. The four-year contract for hiring passenger transport vehicles with drivers, valued at approximately £136.36 million, is well-suited for businesses with extensive fleet management capabilities and experience in large-scale operations. Though not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies like Skyline Taxis exemplify the potential benefits and stability offered by such contracts with governmental entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35387 - NEW COLLEGE

Notice Description

As per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26f3d5c8-83ee-4ee6-a94b-a59e676662a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ea0c1d5-6f69-4a77-8154-1da66a03feb7
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
£136 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,161 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 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
Joanne McNamee
Contact Email
joanne.mcnamee@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164542705

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

SKYLINE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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