Award

36168- BABINGTON ACADEMY

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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17 Sep 2025 at 10:42

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Award

16 Jul 2025 at 14:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council conducted a public procurement process titled "36168- BABINGTON ACADEMY" focusing on taxi services, with a CPV classification of "Taxi services" and "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver." The procurement process followed an open procedure in the works industry category. The tender process has concluded and was in the Award stage as of 17th September 2025. The contract, valued at £24,570, commenced on 26th August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2028. The services cover a wide range of regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London. This contract was awarded to AZOOM TAXI, a large-scale enterprise.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in transportation and logistics services. Given the nature of the contract, businesses that can deliver reliable and efficient taxi services across multiple UK regions would find this opportunity well-suited to their capacities. Furthermore, the focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may provide competitive advantages to such companies in the bidding process. As AZOOM TAXI, a large provider, has secured the contract, collaborating or subcontracting provides further avenues for growth within the public sector. Businesses offering innovative transportation solutions or efficient fleet management systems should consider such opportunities for strategic partnerships or expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

36168- BABINGTON ACADEMY

Notice Description

TAXI SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa43313c-4633-4c5d-be32-c1cc2c42d253
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aacfe7d-242a-43e3-bf8c-fbc8b4232cef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£13 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,014 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
Rashmi Khoda
Contact Email
rashmi.khoda@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541263

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

AZOOM TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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