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35996 - HOME TO SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2025 at 16:48

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22 Jan 2025 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "35996 - HOME TO SCHOOL" under the industry category of Taxi Services (CPV: 60120000) and Hire of Passenger Transport Vehicles with Driver (CPV: 60170000). This open procedure tender was conducted to secure taxi services for the home-to-school transportation needs across several regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The tender period ended on 22 January 2025, and the contract period started on 29 January 2025, ending on 14 February 2025. The final award was made on 22 January 2025, to Azoom, with the contract valued at £6,786 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future include those offering large-scale transport solutions and those able to meet the specific VCSE suitability requirements. The contract's requirement for extensive geographic coverage indicates potential for companies with robust infrastructure that can service multiple regions across the UK. Participating in such tenders can help businesses expand their market reach and establish credibility in the public sector procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35996 - HOME TO SCHOOL

Notice Description

TAXI SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7618093c-5448-4cab-99b1-ff3e5a675f1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e41295f8-0c97-4a63-8f05-a38b95ba0c74
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
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
£17 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,803 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 14 Feb 2025 30 days
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
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
1
Supplier Name

AZOOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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