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35204- HOME TO SCHOOL & CONTACT

Leicester City Council

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08 May 2025 at 12:47

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26 Jul 2024 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Leicester City Council, involved the "35204- HOME TO SCHOOL & CONTACT" tender, classified under the "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" category. This procurement falls within the services industry and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The tender process has reached the award stage, having been completed with active awards noted on 26 July 2024. The procurement followed an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness, with the contract period set to commence on 6 August 2024 and end on 10 July 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale transportation service providers who can supply passenger vehicles with drivers across various regions in England. Although the tender does not specify suitability for small and medium enterprises or voluntary community social enterprises, large organisations like Skyline and One Express have successfully secured awards, indicating a preference for experienced and scalable businesses. By engaging in such public tenders, businesses can expand their operational footprint, establish partnerships with local councils, and contribute to essential public services, fostering long-term business relationships and operational stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35204- HOME TO SCHOOL & CONTACT

Notice Description

as per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99f7ee46-f1e4-4d1b-a543-b4c4bd561516
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a00d7d-c580-4e32-b438-cc14cbb2e9c0
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
£157 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,952 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2024 - 10 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1HL
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

One Express

SKYLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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