Award

35343 - KEYHAM LODGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Mar 2025 at 09:53

Award Notice
Award

30 Jul 2024 at 08:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has awarded the contract titled "35343 - Keyham Lodge" in the services category for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. This procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and is now complete. The contract will cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The tender period ended on 30th July 2024, with the contract period running from 27th August 2024 to 31st July 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport services industry, particularly large companies capable of handling extensive logistics across multiple regions. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract less suitable, it remains an attractive opportunity for larger transport firms looking to expand their operations and secure long-term revenue streams. Being awarded to Smart Plus Taxis, this contract reflects substantial potential for growth in the transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35343 - KEYHAM LODGE

Notice Description

as per tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e18f73cf-6539-440b-85b5-a68aed5199e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/857c528f-0174-4d82-97b2-380e9eaab765
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
£45 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,532 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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
Meera Patel
Contact Email
meera.patel2@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 116

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

SMART PLUS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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