Award

35875 - ST. ANDREWS CONTACT CENTRE TO HOME

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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21 Mar 2025 at 13:37

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17 Oct 2024 at 09:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the public procurement process for a contract titled "35875 - ST. ANDREWS CONTACT CENTRE TO HOME" under the industry category of "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" (CPV 60170000). The contract, aimed at providing taxi services, covers 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, with the tender period ending on 17th October 2024. The contract started on 25th October 2024 and will conclude on 11th July 2025. The awarded supplier for this contract is AZOOM TAXI, and the total contract value is approximately £9,126 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Enterprises capable of providing reliable and efficient taxi services across the specified regions are well-suited to capitalise on similar future contracts. This contract can also be a strategic win for large-scale taxi service providers and social enterprises (VCSE) that aim to expand their service footprint and secure long-term governmental contracts. Engaging in such public procurement offers companies the advantage of securing steady revenue streams and enhancing their market presence through collaboration with a notable entity like Leicester City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35875 - ST. ANDREWS CONTACT CENTRE TO HOME

Notice Description

TAXI SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be62f66f-ac85-4ddc-a737-fc9963193c89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b45d9d7-a079-4892-ad71-4388cc7edab5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,149 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 11 Jul 2025 6-12 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
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), 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 TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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