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title: "34981 - CEDARWOOD"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# 34981 - CEDARWOOD

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0097e905-e941-4dc9-ba51-9dadd2a33f69

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "34981 - CEDARWOOD" for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. The contract, valued at £32,760, will be implemented across various regions, including both the North and South of England, and is classified under the services category. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract period extends from 27 August 2024 to 31 July 2028. The process has advanced to the award stage, with "SMART PLUS TAXIS" as the appointed supplier, following the closure of the tender period on 22 July 2024. This indicates a thorough and transparent procurement cycle aiming to enhance regional transportation services.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. While the procurement process has concluded with a large supplier, it highlights the demand for scalable transportation solutions that can handle expansive regional coverage across England. Although identified for large suppliers, smaller businesses aiming for growth might look towards supporting or partnering with such contracts to increase their market presence. This tender could inspire businesses in related industries to prepare for future opportunities by aligning their services with public sector requirements and enhancing their capability to engage with similar tenders.

## Notice

As per tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a2c70cb-00f4-4b81-a3c1-b1954d3d49f3 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,781 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMART PLUS TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a2c70cb-00f4-4b81-a3c1-b1954d3d49f3
- 10 Apr 2025 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa735659-d2aa-42ab-85b1-aa3d23597b70
- 22 Jul 2024 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b40fcd7c-b839-4e70-88f3-f56b930f31c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a2c70cb-00f4-4b81-a3c1-b1954d3d49f3
  1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa735659-d2aa-42ab-85b1-aa3d23597b70
  10th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b40fcd7c-b839-4e70-88f3-f56b930f31c1
  22nd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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