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35124 ELLESMERE COLLEGE

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2025 at 10:50

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24 Jul 2024 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "35124 ELLESMERE COLLEGE" was initiated by Leicester City Council, located in Leicester, England. This tender, classified under the industry category of 'Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver' (CPV: 60170000), involved an open procedure procurement method. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, having been completed successfully. The contract, with a value of £68.4 million, began on 28 August 2024 and will end on 31 July 2028. It covers service areas across various regions of the United Kingdom, including London, South East, and North West. The award was announced on 24 April 2025, with the contract actively engaging with the supplier, SKYLINE TAXIS.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those with large-scale operational capabilities, as indicated by the suitability preferences of the procurement. Companies involved in fleet management, logistics, or transport services can experience considerable growth through partnerships and service provision as part of this substantial local government contract. The scope includes servicing multiple regions, offering potential for network expansion and increased market presence for capable businesses in the transportation sector throughout England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35124 ELLESMERE COLLEGE

Notice Description

As per the tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4344b96-c106-4582-b501-71610ad5b766
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c122faa-5881-4576-97cc-45f013289225
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
£68 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,644 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 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
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

SKYLINE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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