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35230 - ASH FIELD ACADEMY

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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01 May 2025 at 13:07

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26 Jul 2024 at 09:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "35230 - ASH FIELD ACADEMY" was led by Leicester City Council, focusing on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. This falls under the services category according to the CPV classification with a code of 60170000. The procurement follows an open procedure, indicative of a transparent and competitive bidding process. The contract, valued at £54,912, spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the East Midlands, London, and the South East, among others. The tender reached the award stage, with Elite Taxi being announced as the successful supplier on 26th July 2024. The contract period is set from 27th August 2024 to 31st July 2028, providing a stable timeline for service delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those with the capacity to manage extensive regional operations across England. While the tender was not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, the open procurement method allows large-scale transportation companies like Elite Taxi to showcase their capabilities and compete in the market. Access to a long-term contract with a respected municipal body like Leicester City Council can enhance business growth, providing a stable revenue stream and strengthening company portfolios within public-sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35230 - ASH FIELD ACADEMY

Notice Description

As per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-daad4685-594c-4b6e-93b8-ddf72b777ceb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d4d74f-3e83-4240-a822-cbc7c4d4caaf
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
£55 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,946 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 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
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), 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
North Evington
Westminster Constituency
Leicester East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELITE TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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