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35021 - OAKLANDS SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2025 at 15:42

Award Notice
Award

10 Apr 2025 at 14:14

Award Notice
Award

23 Jul 2024 at 16:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "35021 - OAKLANDS SCHOOL" under an open procedure. This contract involves the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver and is categorised under CPV code 60170000. The services are set to cover various regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East and West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The contract period started on 27th August 2024 and will conclude on 31st July 2028. The contract, valued at £82,680, was awarded to One Express (previously XCab), and the final award notice was published on 24th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of managing large scale contracts across multiple regions. While the procurement was not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a substantial fleet of passenger vehicles and established operations across England may find considerable growth potential. The extensive geographical coverage required offers a beneficial opportunity for logistics and transport services aiming to expand their market reach and solidify partnerships with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35021 - OAKLANDS SCHOOL

Notice Description

As per the tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c74324ca-78ec-4c3c-98ab-9e9a86f3a971
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f84bac-020d-4453-8027-481b119225b2
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
£147 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,776 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 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
1
Supplier Name

ONE EXPRESS (PREV XCAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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