Award

35534 - ORCHARD MEAD ACADEMY

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2025 at 15:44

Award

06 Aug 2024 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "35534 - ORCHARD MEAD ACADEMY," within the industry category of "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" (CPV 60170000). The procurement method followed was an open procedure. The tender period ended on 6th August 2024, and the contract will run from 29th August 2024 to 31st July 2028. Services are required across multiple regions in 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. Key details for the buyer indicate contact can be made via Meera Patel at Leicester City Council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large transport service providers, such as those capable of offering passenger transport services with a driver across multiple regions. The awarded supplier, Skyline Taxis (GB) Ltd, is a large-scale company, demonstrating the need for substantial capacity to fulfil the contract requirements. Businesses poised to benefit would likely be those with a well-established fleet and infrastructure to provide extensive coverage, contributing to business growth through increased service contracts and regional presence.

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Notice Title

35534 - ORCHARD MEAD ACADEMY

Notice Description

as per tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2765e728-48ea-4b99-b93e-4e4360210e39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c6bb08c-f423-483f-8c71-e352cdd9201c
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
£48 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,595 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Meera Patel
Contact Email
meera.patel2@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 116

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

SKYLINE TAXIS (GB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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