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title: "35856 - THE MAGPIE LEARNING CENTRE"
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published: "2025-03-24"
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# 35856 - THE MAGPIE LEARNING CENTRE

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bc8eaf7-51ad-45b0-9b64-b80a4f31bdab

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has recently completed the procurement process for "35856 - THE MAGPIE LEARNING CENTRE," a service contract for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. This open procedure tender, classified under CPV code 60170000, encompasses multiple regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The award was made to Skyline Taxis, commencing on 14 October 2024 and extending until 31 July 2028. The total contract value is approximately £48.8 million, with key dates including the tender period end on 7 October 2024, followed by immediate contract initiation.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly for large enterprises capable of managing extensive transport operations across various UK regions. Companies adept in managing sizeable transport fleets and providing reliable, high-quality services will find this contract to be a significant business growth opportunity. Such contracts can enhance the market presence of participating firms and foster long-term collaborations with public sector entities 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/b4ce0b46-326f-4b8b-bad0-75e2e787ce0d |
| 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 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,966 |
| 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 | SKYLINE TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4ce0b46-326f-4b8b-bad0-75e2e787ce0d
- 7 Oct 2024 at 17:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f6255b-dba1-4041-8e6d-9ee54476269d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4ce0b46-326f-4b8b-bad0-75e2e787ce0d
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f6255b-dba1-4041-8e6d-9ee54476269d
  7th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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