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36337 - HOME TO CEDARS ACADEMY

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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19 Sep 2025 at 10:34

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20 Aug 2025 at 09:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for contract "36337 - HOME TO CEDARS ACADEMY," managed by Leicester City Council, involves delivering taxi services. This falls under the industry category of "Taxi services" (CPV code 60120000) and includes the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, and the award stage has been completed. The contract covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including the East Midlands, West Midlands, and London, with the contract period starting on 29th August 2025 and ending on 19th December 2025. The most recent award notice was published on 19th September 2025, confirming Hansom Taxis Leicester Ltd as the supplier, with a contract value of £13,260.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport and taxi services, particularly those equipped to operate across multiple regions in the UK. While the project is particularly suitable for larger companies due to the open procedure and scale considerations, it is also aligned with organisations in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. Companies with a robust fleet and a readiness to comply with local regulations may find this contract beneficial for expanding their service offerings and regional presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36337 - HOME TO CEDARS ACADEMY

Notice Description

TAXI SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b09b475-209c-4c8f-a3f3-839034f8011e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3b23c9-f16a-4e6a-8efd-2e9a448b4071
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
£78 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,294 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 1-6 months
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
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

HANSOM TAXIS LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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