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36034-HOME TO SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2025 at 09:37

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17 Feb 2025 at 09:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "36034-HOME TO SCHOOL," which involves the provision of transport services for home-to-school routes. This tender was conducted under the council's dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for passenger transport services, with AZOOM being awarded the contract. The services fall under the Taxi services and Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver categories, primarily located in the East Midlands, UK. The open procedure procurement method was used, with the tender period ending on 17th February 2025 and the contract period spanning from 20th February 2025 to 11th July 2025. Key dates include the award date on 17th February 2025 and the award notice published on 12th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the taxi and transport sectors, especially those capable of providing passenger transport services with drivers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable for this contract, highlighting a commitment to inclusive procurement practices. Businesses with an existing footprint in the East Midlands or those looking to expand into this region would find this contract particularly advantageous, offering a substantial contract value of £30,537 for a large-scale service provider like AZOOM. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses establish strong relationships with local government entities and expand their service offerings in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36034-HOME TO SCHOOL

Notice Description

this contract is for the provision of transport service. it has been awarded following a mini competition under councils dynamic purchasing system(DPS)pan3509-passenger transport services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a10d558b-d741-44f5-93da-6ae2793bfe79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89431d63-34da-402d-9ea0-30e307f30170
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, 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
£315 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,615 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 1-6 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
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Contact Phone
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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
TLF East Midlands (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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