Award

36349 ELLESMERE COLLEGE (AYLESTONE MEADOWS)

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Aug 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leicester City Council titled "36349 Ellesmere College (Aylestone Meadows)" pertains to the taxi services industry, with an additional classification for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. This contract covers services within England and embarked on an open procedure method. The award stage is complete, with the contract awarded to AZOOM, a large-scale supplier. Key dates include the end of the tendering period on 19 August 2025 and the contract period running from 31 August 2025 to 31 July 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those suited to fulfilling contracts for the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find this contract within their reach despite the large-scale supplier award, as the contract value is £14,508. The focus on passenger transport services indicates potential growth prospects for companies in the taxi and vehicle hire sectors, who can meet public service requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

36349 ELLESMERE COLLEGE (AYLESTONE MEADOWS)

Notice Description

as per tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35df41fc-817b-4633-b837-f332384bc7b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e009cf9-c57e-44b2-bf78-7ba3d97aedef
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
£44 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,508 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AZOOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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