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title: "ID: 36185 - ORCHARD MEAD ACADEMY"
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# ID: 36185 - ORCHARD MEAD ACADEMY

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e927a841-b51c-4502-80b7-c7332c748532

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of taxi services, specifically focused on passenger transport vehicle hire with a driver, identified by the title "ID: 36185 - ORCHARD MEAD ACADEMY". This service falls under the industry category of taxi services, classified under CPV codes 60120000 and 60170000. The project is located in England, United Kingdom, and the procurement was undertaken using an open procedure. The award stage has been reached, with the final selection made on 27th July 2025. The contract commenced on 28th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2028, offering a total contract value of £44.2 million, with the winning bid valued at £26,559.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, especially those capable of providing hire vehicles with drivers. The open procedure indicates a competitive environment, where businesses that can efficiently meet service requirements have the potential to secure long-term contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable candidates to compete, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. This contract offers growth prospects for taxi and transport service companies looking to expand their market presence within the region and potentially further enhance their portfolio with other local government contracts.

## Notice

as per tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/093301c4-1d33-405d-a567-d74bd98f449c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,559 |
| 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHAFI-ULLAH ADAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/093301c4-1d33-405d-a567-d74bd98f449c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/093301c4-1d33-405d-a567-d74bd98f449c
  17th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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