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35856 - THE MAGPIE LEARNING CENTRE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2025 at 16:04

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07 Oct 2024 at 17:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has recently completed the procurement process for "35856 - THE MAGPIE LEARNING CENTRE," a service contract for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. This open procedure tender, classified under CPV code 60170000, encompasses multiple regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The award was made to Skyline Taxis, commencing on 14 October 2024 and extending until 31 July 2028. The total contract value is approximately £48.8 million, with key dates including the tender period end on 7 October 2024, followed by immediate contract initiation.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly for large enterprises capable of managing extensive transport operations across various UK regions. Companies adept in managing sizeable transport fleets and providing reliable, high-quality services will find this contract to be a significant business growth opportunity. Such contracts can enhance the market presence of participating firms and foster long-term collaborations with public sector entities like Leicester City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35856 - THE MAGPIE LEARNING CENTRE

Notice Description

As per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bc8eaf7-51ad-45b0-9b64-b80a4f31bdab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4ce0b46-326f-4b8b-bad0-75e2e787ce0d
Current Stage
Award
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
£48 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,966 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2024 - 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 1FZ
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
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKYLINE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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