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36442 - SENSE COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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19 Sep 2025 at 14:08

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Award

08 Sep 2025 at 09:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has awarded a contract for transport services under the title "36442 - SENSE COLLEGE", following a mini competition via their Dynamic Purchasing System PAN3059 related to passenger transport services. The contract, classified under the industry category of taxi services (CPV: 60120000) and hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver (CPV: 60170000), is designated for the East Midlands in the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 8th September 2025. The contract period covers from 9th September 2025 until 31st July 2026. As of the latest update on 19th September 2025, the procurement stage is at the award phase with Azoom Taxis being selected as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive vehicle and driver hire solutions. Firms specialising in managing passenger transport and offering flexible service solutions will find particular growth prospects through this contract. Given its scale, larger transport companies may be particularly well-suited for this provision, with its focus on taxi and vehicle hire services within a well-defined geographical location like the East Midlands. Engaging with public procurements like this can help businesses enhance their portfolio and establish a strong presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36442 - SENSE COLLEGE

Notice Description

THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED FOLLOWING A MINI COMPETITION UNDER COUNCILS DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM PAN3059 - PASSENGER TRANSPORT SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb06627b-d69b-4004-ab1f-4bb587b64347
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17ccd61e-ced2-460f-838b-4c33d19678ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

60120000 - Taxi services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,737 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
LE1 1HA
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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