Award

36502 - OAKLANDS

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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17 Sep 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "36502 - OAKLANDS," executed by Leicester City Council, is associated with the taxi services industry, classified under the CPV codes 60120000 and 60170000. This contract pertains to the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage on 17th September 2025, with the contract completion set from 22nd September 2025 to 31st July 2028. The awarded supplier is Azoom Taxis, and the contract value is £29,484. Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), this procurement followed a specialised method categorised as "Other."

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the taxi and transport service sectors aiming to expand their market presence in the East Midlands. The contract is especially attractive to SMEs and VCSEs due to its tailored suitability criteria. Companies with experience in providing passenger transport and those looking to broaden their service offerings regionally would find this contract potential for growth through stable, recurring business with the public sector. With Leicester City Council acting as the buying authority, there is a potential for long-term collaboration and subsequent contract opportunities.

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Notice Title

36502 - OAKLANDS

Notice Description

As Per Tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c05f9abe-65f7-46ce-881f-6198f386a890
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fd9f016-d2dc-429e-a71b-819645a3adef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, 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
£168 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,484 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZOOM TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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