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35234 - WILLOWBROOKE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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08 May 2025 at 08:56

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Award

26 Jul 2024 at 09:56

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process titled "35234 - WILLOWBROOKE" under an open procedure, focusing on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. This procurement falls within the services category, covering numerous regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London. The award stage has been reached, with two contracts awarded: one to Azoom and another to "One Express (prev XCab)." The procurement's key dates include a tender period that ended on 26th July 2024 and a contract period starting from 29th August 2024 to 31st July 2028. The procurement has a total value reported at £24 and £52 for the individual contracts, respectively, over the contract duration.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of supplying vehicles with drivers across various UK regions. Large-scale service providers like Azoom and "One Express (prev XCab)" have been successful, indicating that similar companies with strong logistical capabilities and a solid track record in the transport sector are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in such procurement processes can enable businesses to expand their reach and enhance service offerings across the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35234 - WILLOWBROOKE

Notice Description

As per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6aa2aad1-87ee-476e-975e-5528dc6dc558
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf53a7f-68b1-4ab3-9991-04d2f1c48143
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
£52 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,824 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 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
Joanne McNamee
Contact Email
joanne.mcnamee@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164542705

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), 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
North Evington
Westminster Constituency
Leicester East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

"ONE EXPRESS (PREV XCAB

AZOOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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