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Award

18 Sep 2025 at 13:12

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Leicester City Council, focused on the provision of transport services and was titled "36266 CEDARWOOD". It falls under the Taxi services industry category, with a CPV classification for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, and is based in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and reached the award stage, with completion on 31st July 2025. The contract, valued at £25,974, is set to commence on 26th August 2025 and conclude by 31st July 2028. The awarded suppliers include CityRides Leicester Ltd and NMI TAXI, both large-scale enterprises.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Companies with large-scale operations, like CityRides Leicester Ltd and NMI TAXI, are particularly well-suited to meet the demands of such contracts. While SMEs and VCSEs were not considered suitable in this instance, the open procurement method signifies a competitive environment favouring businesses with established resources and capabilities in managing comprehensive transport services. Engaging in such contracts could aid companies in establishing solid partnerships with public sector bodies, thus contributing to sustainable business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

36266 CEDARWOOD

Notice Description

this contract is for the provisions of transport services. it has been awarded following a mini competition under councils dynamic purchasing system(DPS) PAN3059-Passenger transport services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38c622dd-3f9f-4365-bb9c-6470ca0ac093
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bc5f170-3aa6-4c30-aef3-e2a8387b2b45
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

60120000 - Taxi services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,992 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
26 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
LE1 1HL
Postcode Area
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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CityRides Leicester Ltd

NMI TAXI LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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