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ID 35718 - SOFT TOUCH ARTS

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2025 at 10:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process titled "ID 35718 - SOFT TOUCH ARTS", classified under the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver (CPV code 60170000). The procurement utilised an open procedure and was conducted in England, United Kingdom. The tender process concluded with an award on 4th September 2024, and the contract period is from 9th September 2024 to 31st July 2025. The total award amount is £29,640, with Elite Taxis selected as the supplier. The tender period ended on 4th September 2024, with contract commencement on 5th September 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the passenger transport services industry to engage with public sector projects and gain significant contracts to enhance their growth. Large-scale businesses specialising in providing transport services with drivers are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders. The project enhances business reputations and provides a stable income stream over the contract duration, ensuring continued business development and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 35718 - SOFT TOUCH ARTS

Notice Description

as per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4430bb4-5950-4da0-8a2b-9c078d0951c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d6fb2a-1d9e-4667-89ed-5f79f38b0b19
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
£40 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 31 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
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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), 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

ELITE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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