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Cash Handling & Collection Services

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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20 Oct 2025 at 11:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has concluded a procurement process for "Cash Handling & Collection Services," focusing on the financial and insurance services industry. The project, valued at approximately £1.48 million, spans an initial term from 18th August 2025, with opportunities for extension up to August 2030. This contractual agreement was reached through an open procedure, indicating competitive bidding was encouraged. Guardian Protection Services Limited secured the contract based on this tender, highlighting their expertise in such services. The procurement covers cash collection and counting services across Leicester, enhancing local service efficiency and focusing on transportation and processing of financial documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for service businesses specialising in financial management, logistics, or cash handling. Companies in these sectors, particularly small to medium enterprises, can leverage such contracts to diversify service offerings and expand their market presence. Businesses capable of offering innovative and efficient financial service solutions within the Leicester area would be well-positioned to compete effectively for such government contracts, bringing growth prospects and potential long-term partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cash Handling & Collection Services

Notice Description

Cash Handling & Collection to/from the Council's establishments Collect Cash (cheques, notes and coins) from the Council's establishments, provide a counting & reconciliation service and prepare for banking. Deliver a change float service to various establishments for the Council. Collect Monies from car parks & pay and display machines; provide a counting & reconciliation service and prepare for banking.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051701
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066674-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,476,879 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amina Laher
Contact Email
amina.laher@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0116 454 4032

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GUARDIAN PROTECTION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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