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35304 - BIRKETT HOUSE SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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08 May 2025 at 15:00

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29 Jul 2024 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council recently completed a public procurement process titled "35304 - BIRKETT HOUSE SCHOOL," focusing on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, categorised under the CPV code 60170000. This procurement specifically falls under the services industry category, with project delivery locations across several regions of the United Kingdom, including London, East Midlands, and the South West, among others. The contract, awarded through an open procurement procedure, spanned from 27 August 2024 to 31 July 2028. Significant dates include the closure of the tender period on 29 July 2024 and the award publication date on 29 July 2024, with further updates issued on 8 May 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs in the transport services sector given the long contract period and the broad geographical reach required. Suitable businesses would be those with experience managing passenger transport services, preferably in large-scale operations, as evidenced by the awarded suppliers, Skyline Taxis and NMI, both large-scale organisations. The open procurement method ensures that a wide array of competent businesses can compete, encouraging diverse participation and fostering industry expansion. Business users seeking to leverage this opportunity must demonstrate robust capability and reliability in passenger vehicle hire services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35304 - BIRKETT HOUSE SCHOOL

Notice Description

as per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abacf0d6-e5f9-4b38-8cb1-16bfa2e52989
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6191fb96-ce82-4659-8027-34b23125e3ee
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
SME
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
£49 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,060 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

NMI

SKYLINE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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