Award

36260- KEYHAM LODGE LANE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Jul 2025 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender titled "36260- KEYHAM LODGE LANE" involved the Leicester City Council as the buying organisation, seeking taxi services under the industry category defined by the CPV codes 60120000 and 60170000. This open procedure was awarded on 24th July 2025 to AZOOM TAXI, marking the award stage of the procurement process. The contract is set to commence on 26th August 2025 and will last until 31st July 2028. The services are to be delivered in England, UK, with a total contract value of £25,857. Leicester City Council, located at Passenger & Transport Services, 37-39 Sulgrave Road, Leicester, managed the tender process with a focus on suitability for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE).

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those capable of providing large-scale taxi services across England. The open procurement method ensures a fair competition landscape, facilitating innovative solutions and partnerships that enhance service delivery. Enterprises that have experience in large-scale operations, similar to that required by public sector contracts, will find this tender advantageous for expanding their market reach. Due to its focus on VCSE suitability, enterprises with community-oriented business models will be particularly favourable contenders, aligning with the council's emphasis on social value in procurement.

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Notice Title

36260- KEYHAM LODGE LANE

Notice Description

TAXI SERVICES

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bab71136-1a47-42bc-898a-c19acbfea03e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30bc92e9-12cb-47fb-ae35-7760f96e85ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
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
£46 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,857 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rashmi Khoda
Contact Email
rashmi.khoda@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541263

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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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 TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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