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34978 - HOME TO SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2025 at 15:40

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30 Jul 2024 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has awarded a contract for the "34978 - HOME TO SCHOOL" service, classified under the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver (CPV 60170000). The tender, with an open procurement method, was completed and awarded on 30th July 2024. The contract period is from 27th August 2024 to 18th July 2025 and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The value of the tender is GBP 60 with a minimum value of GBP 17.2. The contract was awarded to SKYLINE TAXIS, a large-scale supplier.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger vehicle hire services, especially those with the capacity to cover extensive regional demands. Companies that are equipped with a fleet of vehicles and experienced drivers can find this tender particularly beneficial for business growth. Though the contract was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies like SKYLINE TAXIS successfully competed, highlighting the potential for substantial transport service providers to secure similar future tenders. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 6708, underscores the scale and importance of reliable transport solutions in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

34978 - HOME TO SCHOOL

Notice Description

As per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50e27342-1343-472a-839d-1335afd419aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f6d529-c9ba-4417-af6d-2f3994324537
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£60 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,725 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2024 - 18 Jul 2025 6-12 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

SKYLINE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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