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35218 - ALP Leicester

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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08 May 2025 at 09:24

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26 Jul 2024 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "35218 - ALP Leicester". This contract, under the industry category of passenger transport vehicle hire with drivers, holds significant value within the services sector. The procurement was conducted to cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the East and West Midlands, and the North West, among others. The tender process concluded on 26 July 2024, with awards subsequently granted to successful suppliers. The awarded contracts will run from 10 September 2024 to 31 July 2028, indicating a long-term engagement in the provision of transport services. The procurement process, details of which were not specified, culminated in the awarding phase.

This tender provides ample opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs, highlighted by the suitability criteria encouraging participation from small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses specialising in transportation services with a capacity to operate across England would find this contract particularly advantageous. The significant value of the awarded deals, evidenced by Leicester City Council's investment and partnership with vendors such as Azoom and Hansom, illustrates potential for substantial financial benefits. This opportunity aligns with large-scale suppliers, as indicated by the existing suppliers’ scale, yet also offers a encouraging path for smaller enterprises seeking to expand their footprint in the public transport vehicle hire industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35218 - ALP Leicester

Notice Description

As per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c55f9fc2-20c9-44a4-9422-b604644880b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c29a0b2-48ff-42b0-805a-7a933c8589fc
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£58 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,966 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
26 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1HL
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
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AZOOM

HANSOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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