Award

36326 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2025 at 13:33

Award

15 Aug 2025 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed a procurement process titled "36326 - Ellesmere College" focusing on taxi services. The contract falls under the industry category of passenger transport and is specifically categorized for taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The procurement, using an open procedure, covers diverse regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, and London, among others. Initially tendered with a minimum value of £11.9 and a final award value amounting to £13,923, the contract spans from 27 August 2025 to 31 July 2028. The award stage was finalized on 18 September 2025, with the award notice published on the same day.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those offering taxi and vehicle hire services. The contract could be particularly attractive to larger enterprises, given its scale and comprehensive regional coverage across the UK. Azoom Taxi, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, noting the industrial scope and service coverage required. Businesses in the transport sector looking to expand their regional presence and service offerings could find similar procurement processes beneficial for strategic growth.

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Notice Title

36326 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

Notice Description

TAXI SERVICES

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47484d4e-cc2e-4a4d-87ad-72c71be594db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c2a6d26-d346-48de-b649-ab804156f5a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
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
£47 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,934 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months 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
Rashmi Khoda
Contact Email
rashmi.khoda@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541263

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), 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
North Evington
Westminster Constituency
Leicester East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZOOM TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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