Award

34963 - FOREST WAY SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2025 at 15:32

Award Notice
Tender

10 Apr 2025 at 10:09

Tender Notice
Award

22 Jul 2024 at 15:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "34963 - FOREST WAY SCHOOL" was initiated by Leicester City Council, a local government authority in Leicester, England. The contract falls under the industry category of services, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, as classified under CPV code 60170000. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, with the award stage now complete. The procurement involves service delivery across multiple locations in the United Kingdom, including regions such as the North East, North West, and London, among others. The tender period concluded on 22nd July 2024, followed by a contract period from 27th August 2024 to 31st July 2028. The opportunity was not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, and the maximum contract value was set at £151.08, while the awarded contract was valued at £61,620.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale transportation companies capable of providing comprehensive passenger transport services. Companies that specialise in vehicle hire with driver services can benefit from engaging with such government contracts, often resulting in steady revenue over the contract's duration and establishing a stable client base within various UK regions. The dynamic nature of the procurement method used, such as the call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, typically favours businesses with robust operational capabilities and the agility to meet diverse service demands efficiently. ELITE TAXI, identified as the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of enterprise that aligns with the contract's requirements and scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

34963 - FOREST WAY SCHOOL

Notice Description

As per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b8bb992-b169-4d67-9d45-579160fb2c06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7de8b794-2467-4214-9410-37abb4166b73
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
£151 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,659 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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

ELITE TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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