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35227 - GATEWAY COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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01 May 2025 at 11:21

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26 Jul 2024 at 08:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Leicester City Council, titled "35227 - GATEWAY COLLEGE," has reached the award stage. It focuses on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver under the CPV category 60170000, targeting a broad UK location including regions such as the North East, North West, and London, among others. This open procedure resulted in a contract worth £28,704, awarded to the supplier AZOOM TAXIS, commencing on 6th September 2024 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The procurement process was designed as an open procedure, providing ample opportunity for fair competition, and concluded its tender period on 26th July 2024.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those capable of providing large-scale operations as demonstrated by the award to a larger supplier. The long contract duration provides a stable growth platform over the four-year period. Despite its unsuitability for SMEs or VCSEs, the industry remains ripe for competent transport service providers who can meet the demand across diverse regions of the UK. Companies seeking to expand their footprint in the public sector transport arena would find this contract a distinguished addition to their portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35227 - GATEWAY COLLEGE

Notice Description

As per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab01fa71-573c-4e3e-b9b6-85d7b81ed731
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572a6e76-68ae-4e5c-ae62-1ccfb322c85b
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
£59 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,722 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 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
1
Supplier Name

AZOOM TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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