Award

34960 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2025 at 16:08

Tender

10 Apr 2025 at 13:37

Award

23 Jul 2024 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "34960 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE" in the industry category of hiring passenger transport vehicles with a driver. This process was conducted via an open procedure and has reached the award stage as of 24th April 2025. The contract covers numerous 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. Key dates include the tender period end on 23rd July 2024 and the contract period from 28th August 2024 to 31st July 2028, with a contract value of GBP 34,632.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport services sector, particularly those capable of servicing multiple regions across England. While the procurement method was open, allowing for broad participation, the awarded contract to AZOOM TAXIS, a large-scale supplier, underscores the potential for well-established businesses to leverage this opportunity for growth. Smaller enterprises focusing on expansion and multi-regional reach might also find future opportunities in similar tenders. The extensive contract period provides a stable engagement for participating companies, promoting sustained business growth and development in the passenger transport industry.

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Notice Title

34960 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

Notice Description

As per tendor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ede90e7-eaf5-4273-9801-19f653f58c41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76bfdb2-20d7-4bf7-af61-e671359d3abd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
£144 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,654 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Priya Sahni
Contact Email
priya.sahni@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164544398

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 TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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