Award

36169- BABINGTON ACADEMY

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jul 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Leicester City Council involves the award of a contract for taxi services, specifically under the title "36169- BABINGTON ACADEMY". This transaction falls within the CPV classification of taxi services and hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, indicating transparency and accessibility for potential bidders. The tender reached the award stage with the contract process completing on 16th July 2025, and the contract set to commence on 26th August 2025, concluding by 31st July 2028. The services will be delivered in England, United Kingdom, with the total contract value stated as GBP 15,093.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses within the transport and logistics industry, particularly those offering taxi services or passenger vehicle hire with driver facilities. The nature of the contract and the suitability criteria show preference towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs), encouraging participation from businesses of various scales. Companies operating in England, with the capability to deliver services within the stipulations of the contract, stand to benefit from this agreement due to the extended contract period and the financial volume involved. Given the open procurement method, there is potential for a wide range of businesses to showcase their offerings and gain a public sector contract, boosting their profiles and expanding their operations.

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Notice Title

36169- BABINGTON ACADEMY

Notice Description

TAXI SERVICES

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5414a2a3-c8e9-4bc4-b4ee-f17cb7369a83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2832279b-cd54-4886-b858-a13e2bb04416
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
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
£12 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,093 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
25 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
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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

AZOOM TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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