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35183 - ORCHARD MEAD ACADEMY

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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01 May 2025 at 08:22

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25 Jul 2024 at 12:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leicester City Council involved an open tender for the hiring of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, under the title "35183 - ORCHARD MEAD ACADEMY". This project falls under the services industry category and was carried out across several regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with key dates including the tender end on 25th July 2024 and the contract period running from 30th August 2024 to 31st July 2028. Notably, the open procurement method was chosen, indicating a transparent and competitive process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large-scale transport providers, as the contract was awarded to firms like Azoom Taxis and Prime1 Taxis. Such businesses, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services, are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement's open nature suggests potential for wide-ranging business growth for companies capable of catering to public sector demands, specifically in managing and operating a fleet of vehicles with drivers. Businesses focusing on expanding their operations across multiple UK regions would find similar opportunities appealing and profitable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35183 - ORCHARD MEAD ACADEMY

Notice Description

As per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d9509d0-840f-4ea9-a7da-bfba5bec3dcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d0c943-887d-4905-88a5-2abe75c62d68
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
£140 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,224 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 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

AZOOM TAXIS

PRIME1 TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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