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LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000120

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Jun 2025 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by Lincolnshire County Council, focuses on providing school transport services for SEND schools using taxis, titled "LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport." The contract involves routes from Gainsborough to Hope House and Sleaford to Grantham, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The industry category is 'Taxi services,' with related classifications in non-scheduled passenger transport and special-purpose road passenger transport services. The procurement method employed is a selective, restricted procedure, indicating a competitive tendering process tailored to meet specific requirements. The tender, now in the award stage, had key deadlines with the tender period ending on 19th May 2025 and the contract period commencing on 2nd June 2025, continuing through to the end of August 2030.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as these entities are considered suitable for participating in the procurement process. Companies specialising in taxi services and passenger transport with the capability to cater to non-scheduled and special-purpose transport needs will find this contract lucrative. The award, valued at £363,508, has been granted to Peterborough Chauffeurs Ltd and Acorn Contract and Hire Ltd, indicating a potential partnership or subcontracting opportunity for businesses aligned with this industry. Furthermore, the contract's extensive duration offers sustained engagement for growth and collaboration in the regional transportation services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000120

Notice Description

SN-2177 Gainsborough to Hope House (via Witham St Hughs) SN-2178 Sleaford to Grantham

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-031efe0b-3a93-43a5-a474-cb6c404efd65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7759fc1c-99fc-46d0-95bf-ca5cdf63dfe0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,167 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£363,508 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Martin Dickinson
Contact Email
martin.dickinson@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522553080

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE

PETERBOROUGH CHAUFFEURS LTD T/A CAPITAL TRAVEL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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