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title: "35021 - OAKLANDS SCHOOL"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-24"
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# 35021 - OAKLANDS SCHOOL

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c74324ca-78ec-4c3c-98ab-9e9a86f3a971

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "35021 - OAKLANDS SCHOOL" under an open procedure. This contract involves the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver and is categorised under CPV code 60170000. The services are set to cover various regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East and West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The contract period started on 27th August 2024 and will conclude on 31st July 2028. The contract, valued at £82,680, was awarded to One Express (previously XCab), and the final award notice was published on 24th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of managing large scale contracts across multiple regions. While the procurement was not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a substantial fleet of passenger vehicles and established operations across England may find considerable growth potential. The extensive geographical coverage required offers a beneficial opportunity for logistics and transport services aiming to expand their market reach and solidify partnerships with public sector clients.

## Notice

As per the tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f84bac-020d-4453-8027-481b119225b2 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £147 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,776 |
| 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 | ONE EXPRESS (PREV XCAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f84bac-020d-4453-8027-481b119225b2
- 10 Apr 2025 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d5e6876-06ce-4cf8-88f4-67f63e102c68
- 23 Jul 2024 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/482c7d3c-b936-4e2a-827e-97e69bcdf269

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f84bac-020d-4453-8027-481b119225b2
  24th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d5e6876-06ce-4cf8-88f4-67f63e102c68
  10th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/482c7d3c-b936-4e2a-827e-97e69bcdf269
  23rd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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