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title: "35356 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE"
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# 35356 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bdc83ad-44b0-40a7-a081-253791c34116

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "35356 - ELLESMERE COLLEGE," under the industry category of "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" (CPV: 60170000). This open procedure tender targeted various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, and overall England. The tender period ended on 30th July 2024, with the contract period running from 28th August 2024 to 31st July 2028. The award was finalised and active as of 30th July 2024, with the notice published on 20th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those capable of providing vehicle hire services with drivers. Despite the tender not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, larger transportation companies, like AZOOM TAXIS—the awarded supplier—stand to benefit from the long-term contract valued at £31,512. Businesses with the capacity to service multiple regions across the UK will find this tender particularly advantageous, enabling them to establish and expand their presence in the public transport sector through a stable, multi-year contract.

## Notice

as per tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1387df-4f75-4844-9609-a48804a56407 |
| 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 | £34 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,532 |
| 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 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 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1387df-4f75-4844-9609-a48804a56407
- 30 Jul 2024 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f206f606-f91d-48e3-8081-68ce959742a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1387df-4f75-4844-9609-a48804a56407
  20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f206f606-f91d-48e3-8081-68ce959742a9
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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