This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 18:14

Award

22 Jul 2021 at 16:25

TenderUpdate

30 Apr 2021 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester College is currently seeking bids for the "Taxi Tender (Student Services)" with a total estimated value of £275,000. This tender falls under the services industry, specifically targeting taxi services. The procurement process is at the planning stage, having recently been extended, with updated deadlines set until 10th May 2021 for receipt of tenders. The services are required primarily in Leicester, UK, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for taxi service providers, especially those specialising in transportation for students with disabilities or providing ad hoc services. Companies that are flexible and capable of meeting the specific needs of vulnerable students, including those with special educational needs, will be particularly well-suited for participation. The procurement process allows for a maximum of three lots to be bid upon, thus allowing for multiple suppliers to secure contracts and expand their business footprint in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Taxi Tender (Student Services)

Notice Description

Tender for transport divided into three lots - Students with profound and multple learning difficulties; students with general disabilities; ad hoc taxi bookings for staff, students or visitors.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Transport for students with profound and multiple learning difficulties

Transport for students with profound and multiple learning difficulties.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 3 Standard taxi services

Ad hoc bookings for staff, students or visitors.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 2 Students with general disabilities

Taxi services for students with general disabilities

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029f56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006116-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£272,850 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£343,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicester College
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE2 7LW
Postcode Area
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
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Saffron
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ABC TAXIS (LEICESTER) LTD

TOPPS EXPRESS LIMITED

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