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36315 - LEICESTER COLLEGE FREEMANS PARK

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 13:26

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14 Aug 2025 at 10:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "36315 - LEICESTER COLLEGE FREEMANS PARK" has been concluded, with Leicester City Council acting as the buying organisation. This contract involved passenger transport services, specifically taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The procurement took place in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, using an open procedure under the Council's dynamic purchasing system PAN3059. The tender was completed and awarded by 14th August 2025, with the contract period spanning from 9th September 2025 to 31st July 2026. This falls under the services category, relevant to the transport industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, especially large-scale taxi and vehicle hire service providers. Although the award was made to AZOOM TAXIS, other similar companies could benefit from understanding the procurement requirements and preparation needed for open procedures. By participating in similar tenders, businesses in the transport industry can expand their operational scope and secure long-term, lucrative government contracts, thus supporting business growth and diversification. Additionally, such contracts could enable companies to establish strong partnerships with local councils and increase their market presence in strategic regions like the East Midlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36315 - LEICESTER COLLEGE FREEMANS PARK

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-da07da85-21df-479c-9bd4-e1f84cc0a1b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7946db-e60b-4b0f-a1cb-e4ee453d12e0
Current Stage
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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
£45 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,862 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 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
Ravinder Kooner
Contact Email
ravinder.kooner@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541885

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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