Award

ID: 36450 - KEYHAM LODGE SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Sep 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has recently completed a procurement process for transportation services, specifically for Keyham Lodge School, located in Leicester, England. This contract falls under the industry category of taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The process reached the award stage on 8th September 2025, with the procurement status noted as complete. The contract period starts on 10th September 2025 and will last until 31st July 2028. This tender was conducted through a distinctive procurement method, classified as "Other," and was valued at £17,316 GBP. The council is seeking a capable provider to manage these specified services efficiently.

Businesses specialising in passenger transport and taxi services stand to benefit from opportunities presented by tenders like this, particularly those that are large-scale or have experience in servicing educational facilities. The suitability criteria indicate that the tender was friendly to both SMEs and VCSEs, suggesting smaller and voluntary sector enterprises could also compete effectively. Engaging in such tender processes not only presents an opportunity for financial growth but also expands business portfolios through association with reputable public entities like the Leicester City Council. The awarded contract to ELITE TAXIS demonstrates the potential for businesses in this sector to secure long-term agreements, fostering sustained growth and stability.

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Notice Title

ID: 36450 - KEYHAM LODGE SCHOOL

Notice Description

AS PER TENDER

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fc148dc-e25c-4710-9aba-0b167435c9f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61b02699-7032-4a9d-8b5a-47780e0521c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£44 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,316 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 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
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries-taxi-brokerage@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541440

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

ELITE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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