Award

35257 - LEICESTER COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2025 at 14:02

Award Notice
Award

29 Jul 2024 at 08:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, spearheaded by Leicester City Council, pertains to the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. This tender, identified under the title "35257 - LEICESTER COLLEGE," falls within the services category. Notably, the procurement utilised an open procedure method and encompasses numerous regions within the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The contract period extends from 11 September 2024 to 31 July 2025, with the award process having been completed on 29 July 2024, and the most recent update published on 8 May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly larger enterprises, as the contract has been awarded to AZOOM Taxi, a sizeable service provider. The scope for growth in this procurement is substantial due to the broad geographical coverage required, providing business opportunities for companies with a robust logistical and operational framework. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find direct participation challenging but can explore subcontracting or partnership opportunities with larger firms involved in the project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35257 - LEICESTER COLLEGE

Notice Description

On cost/as per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-660c42fa-7610-4c96-9121-4537679f7bd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fbec1ae-49ce-4915-9f08-d45a9d64f76b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£39 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,405 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2024 - 31 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
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
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

AZOOM TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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