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ID 35723 - DOVETREE SCHOOL

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2025 at 10:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "ID 35723 - DOVETREE SCHOOL," within the industry category of passenger transport services, specifically the hire of vehicles with drivers. The contract was awarded on 10th September 2024, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 16th September 2024, ending on 31st July 2025. The tender, which followed an open procedure, was for services in England, UK, with key dates including the tender submission deadline on 4th September 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those with a large fleet and capability for operational excellence over an extended period. The contract, valued at £67,080, was awarded to HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS LTD, indicating a preference towards established, large-scale transport providers. Although the suitability criteria do not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, capable businesses in the transport services industry are well-positioned to compete and leverage such contracts for significant growth and revenue potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 35723 - DOVETREE SCHOOL

Notice Description

as per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4d4fd36-1e87-4e6c-8614-a7419b7b70cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faadd4c3-ac23-4092-af19-a485fb617953
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£134 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,080 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
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 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

HANSOM AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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