Award

ID: 36121 - ELMBROOK SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Jun 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for tender ID: 36121 concerning Elmbrook School has been completed with Leicester City Council, based in England, being the contracting authority. This service contract falls under the industry category of taxi services and hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. The process was conducted using an open procurement method, indicating a fair competition allowing all qualified bidders to participate. The planning stage concluded with the award status being active as of 5 June 2025, and the procurement is set for a contract period from 8 June 2025 to 31 July 2027. Despite the tender having a minimum value of £23, the final awarded contract amounted to £35,880, showcasing potentially lucrative opportunities for suppliers within this sector.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those offering taxi operations or passenger vehicle hire with drivers. Firms that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited for engaging with such tenders, as indicated by the suitability criteria. In addition, businesses with a robust infrastructure and capability to manage large-scale operations could find this contract appealing, given the contract size and scope. Participating in such public procurement processes can significantly enhance business visibility and provide steady revenue flow over the contract period. Hansom Airport Taxis Ltd, a large supplier, successfully secured this contract, underscoring the competitive nature of this industry and the scale of operations necessary to win such bids.

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Notice Title

ID: 36121 - ELMBROOK SCHOOL

Notice Description

as per tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4872c630-833e-491f-aefa-a2cc494026e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba80b49-2222-4863-8ea3-29ec8b7d4a87
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
£165 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 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

HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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