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title: "35163 - SOAR VALLEY"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-24"
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# 35163 - SOAR VALLEY

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3187db69-13f0-4550-97fa-b43418eea51d

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## Summary

Leicester City Council, the buying organisation, has concluded the procurement process titled "35163 - SOAR VALLEY" within the services industry category, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with the tender being completed as of 25 July 2024, and subsequently awarded to Azoom, a large-scale supplier. The contract encompasses multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, with a contract period running from 27 August 2024 to 31 July 2028. The entire process was valued at £51,792, with initial tenders closing on 25 July 2024.

This contract presents opportunities for growth, particularly for companies specialising in transportation services and fleet management. While the process is currently closed, similar future tenders could benefit businesses capable of offering reliable, large-scale transport solutions across diverse regions. While this tender is not directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with the capacity to manage substantial logistical operations can leverage such procurement opportunities to strengthen their market presence and service offerings. Engaging in these tenders also allows for establishing or enhancing long-term partnerships with governmental bodies like Leicester City Council.

## Notice

As per tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ddf7b0-c708-4180-89a1-7160e4507feb |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,825 |
| 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 | AZOOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ddf7b0-c708-4180-89a1-7160e4507feb
- 25 Jul 2024 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9e6968c-04c0-4523-90da-1690c26030c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ddf7b0-c708-4180-89a1-7160e4507feb
  24th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9e6968c-04c0-4523-90da-1690c26030c3
  25th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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