Award

35223- ALP LEICESTER

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

08 May 2025 at 13:06

Award Notice
Award

26 Jul 2024 at 14:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process overseen by Leicester City Council involves a contract titled "35223- ALP LEICESTER," focused on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. Tagged under the services category, this procurement is crucial for areas across the United Kingdom, including regions such as London, East Midlands, and more. Having utilised an open procurement method, the tender phase was concluded on 26th July 2024. The contract commenced on 27th August 2024 and is set to last until 31st July 2028, with the successful supplier being Azoom, as officially awarded by Leicester City Council. This process was classified as complete by May 2025, marking this stage as the award.

This procurement opportunity carries potential growth avenues for businesses involved in passenger transport services. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate in such tenders, given the emphasis on open procedure, which ensures a competitive market entry. The magnitude of the project spanning various regions denotes significant operational scopes and logistical engagements, likely benefiting companies specialising in transport solutions. Notably, ventures capable of managing large-scale, region-spanning contracts could leverage this for remarkable business expansion, especially those prioritising contract continuity through to 2028.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35223- ALP LEICESTER

Notice Description

As per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76bf10de-c92d-42dc-86b0-2e63c71b3181
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d162d35-b3ed-4f25-bf59-3425491bcd5d
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
SME
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
£57 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,283 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
26 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
Neel Ganatra
Contact Email
neel.ganatra2@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164545572

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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