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title: "34973 - KEYHAM LODGE SCHOOL"
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# 34973 - KEYHAM LODGE SCHOOL

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a16698a4-20c5-4be0-83ad-97a4bb0dd6c3

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## Summary

The procurement process for contract 34973 - KEYHAM LODGE SCHOOL, managed by Leicester City Council located in Leicester, England, involves the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. This service spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and others. The contract was awarded to Azoom, a large-scale supplier, with an active contract period from 27 August 2024 to 31 July 2028. The process followed an open procurement method and was at the award stage as of 22 July 2024.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport industry, particularly those capable of providing large-scale passenger transport services with drivers. Despite the unsuitability for SMEs and VCSEs due to the scale and nature of the contract, businesses looking to expand their service footprint across prominent regions in the UK can find growth potential through such public procurement engagements. The dynamic purchasing system previously considered indicates the potential for broad supplier involvement and adaptability to meet public sector demands efficiently.

## Notice

As per tender\r

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b9a2780-ec38-4f75-8ce0-d3459e09bdd8 |
| 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 | £148 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,332 |
| 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 | LE5 0LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | North Evington |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester East |
| 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

- 1 May 2025 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b9a2780-ec38-4f75-8ce0-d3459e09bdd8
- 10 Apr 2025 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/942705c6-a71a-41dc-8ba3-c2a9ad462057
- 22 Jul 2024 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2846180b-e9ce-445f-a41d-566f7214654d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b9a2780-ec38-4f75-8ce0-d3459e09bdd8
  1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/942705c6-a71a-41dc-8ba3-c2a9ad462057
  10th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2846180b-e9ce-445f-a41d-566f7214654d
  22nd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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