Award

ID: 36217 - ORCHARD MEAD ACADEMY

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Sep 2025 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester City Council has concluded the procurement process for providing taxi services to the Orchard Mead Academy, situated in England, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of 'Taxi services' and was carried out using an open procedure method. The tender was completed with active status by 29th July 2025, and the contract was subsequently awarded to Hansom Airport Taxis Ltd on the same date. The contract will run from 30th July 2025 to 31st July 2028, with a value of GBP 31,590. This procurement is part of the services category, focusing on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, specifically taxi and passenger vehicle hire with driver services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract particularly appealing due to its suitability provisions. The successful bidder, Hansom Airport Taxis Ltd, highlights that well-established companies with capacity to handle large-scale contracts are ideal candidates for such opportunities. Companies engaging in similar services and looking to expand within the public sector could utilise this tender as a launchpad for growth and greater recognition within the transport service industry.

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Notice Title

ID: 36217 - ORCHARD MEAD ACADEMY

Notice Description

as per tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34f4de4e-67ba-4ea5-8b55-b652e59c4f8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b56ad4c-56fb-431c-9fac-9508aee5098c
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,590 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 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
Paul Simpson
Contact Email
paul.simpson@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164540150

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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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

HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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