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36091 - whetstone hub

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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15 May 2025 at 10:38

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25 Apr 2025 at 09:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "36091 - whetstone hub" was conducted by Leicester City Council. This process sought the provision of transport services, focusing on taxi services and passenger transport vehicles with a driver, categorised under the CPV scheme. The contract has been awarded following a mini competition via the council's dynamic purchasing system (DPS) PAN3059. The services are to be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract is now in the award stage, with key dates including the award date on 25th April 2025, and the contract period spanning from 28th April 2025 to 31st July 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations in the transport services industry, particularly those specialising in taxi services and vehicle hire with drivers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting the council’s suitability requirements. With a focus on these service areas, businesses such as taxi operators and transport service providers in the East Midlands can significantly benefit by enhancing their market presence and securing long-term service contracts through engagements like this one. The procurement method showcases potential growth in partnerships with local government bodies, amplifying business prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36091 - whetstone hub

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of transport services. It has been awarded following a mini competition under councils dynamic purchasing system(DPS)PAN3059-Passenger transport services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51cc04f7-a144-42bb-b235-4aef02d87f75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb4b771e-dd8f-424f-b756-2d134c3e8d54
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, 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
£160 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,711 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EVEREST TAXIS

HMB LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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