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35163 - SOAR VALLEY

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2025 at 09:35

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25 Jul 2024 at 08:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council, the buying organisation, has concluded the procurement process titled "35163 - SOAR VALLEY" within the services industry category, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with the tender being completed as of 25 July 2024, and subsequently awarded to Azoom, a large-scale supplier. The contract encompasses multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, with a contract period running from 27 August 2024 to 31 July 2028. The entire process was valued at £51,792, with initial tenders closing on 25 July 2024.

This contract presents opportunities for growth, particularly for companies specialising in transportation services and fleet management. While the process is currently closed, similar future tenders could benefit businesses capable of offering reliable, large-scale transport solutions across diverse regions. While this tender is not directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with the capacity to manage substantial logistical operations can leverage such procurement opportunities to strengthen their market presence and service offerings. Engaging in these tenders also allows for establishing or enhancing long-term partnerships with governmental bodies like Leicester City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35163 - SOAR VALLEY

Notice Description

As per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3187db69-13f0-4550-97fa-b43418eea51d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ddf7b0-c708-4180-89a1-7160e4507feb
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
£80 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,825 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
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
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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

AZOOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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