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title: "35227 - GATEWAY COLLEGE"
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# 35227 - GATEWAY COLLEGE

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab01fa71-573c-4e3e-b9b6-85d7b81ed731

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Leicester City Council, titled "35227 - GATEWAY COLLEGE," has reached the award stage. It focuses on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver under the CPV category 60170000, targeting a broad UK location including regions such as the North East, North West, and London, among others. This open procedure resulted in a contract worth £28,704, awarded to the supplier AZOOM TAXIS, commencing on 6th September 2024 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The procurement process was designed as an open procedure, providing ample opportunity for fair competition, and concluded its tender period on 26th July 2024.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those capable of providing large-scale operations as demonstrated by the award to a larger supplier. The long contract duration provides a stable growth platform over the four-year period. Despite its unsuitability for SMEs or VCSEs, the industry remains ripe for competent transport service providers who can meet the demand across diverse regions of the UK. Companies seeking to expand their footprint in the public sector transport arena would find this contract a distinguished addition to their portfolio.

## Notice

As per tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572a6e76-68ae-4e5c-ae62-1ccfb322c85b |
| 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 | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,722 |
| 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 TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572a6e76-68ae-4e5c-ae62-1ccfb322c85b
- 26 Jul 2024 at 08:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fecb2607-a20f-4585-956c-f451ed0e58ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572a6e76-68ae-4e5c-ae62-1ccfb322c85b
  1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fecb2607-a20f-4585-956c-f451ed0e58ba
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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