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title: "35368 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE"
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# 35368 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02012f7b-61db-4d71-8681-5a0c1985885f

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has completed a public procurement process for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver for Ellesmere College. The procurement falls under the services category and covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 30th July 2024 and the start of the contract period from 28th August 2024 until 31st July 2028. The total estimated value of the contract is GBP 49. Awards were made on 30th July 2024, with the awarding process formally published by 20th March 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing large-scale vehicle hire with drivers across wide geographic regions. Given the contract's duration and scope, large businesses with a robust operational infrastructure will be well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded to Skyline Taxis, spans various regions from the North East to the South West of England, highlighting the need for extensive regional coverage and logistical capabilities.

## Notice

as per tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c175904-a472-4fa6-a0d0-2386a6be6bf3 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,376 |
| 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 1HL |
| 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 | SKYLINE TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c175904-a472-4fa6-a0d0-2386a6be6bf3
- 30 Jul 2024 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ac40249-f74a-4585-8063-3d25620ada60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c175904-a472-4fa6-a0d0-2386a6be6bf3
  20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ac40249-f74a-4585-8063-3d25620ada60
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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