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35236 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 May 2025 at 10:05

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Award

26 Jul 2024 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Leicester City Council for the project titled "35236 - Ellesmere College" focuses on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. Classified under the CPV code 60170000, this procurement falls within the services category. Covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West, the procurement was conducted through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 26th July 2024, and the contract has been awarded for the period starting from 29th August 2024 to 31st July 2028. The procurement stage is complete, with two awards being granted; the most recent awarded to the supplier Azoom with a contract value of £49,452, published on 8th May 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large businesses involved in passenger transport services, as it involves the hire of vehicles across a broad geographical area. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale transport operations would find it advantageous to engage in such contracts. The substantial contract period ensures long-term business growth potential for suppliers who can meet the comprehensive service requirements. Additionally, businesses that have the capacity and capability to provide dedicated driver services alongside vehicle hire could further leverage this opportunity to establish or enhance their operational presence across multiple regions within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35236 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

Notice Description

As per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0acaa8a-ada1-40cb-a20c-6afd1522b40a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7cc867b-042c-4b00-a005-899f1e364a6d
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
£53 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,482 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

HANSOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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