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LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000141

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 07:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Lincolnshire County Council for "LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000141" has reached the award stage. This contract, which is categorised under taxi services and includes elements of non-scheduled passenger transport and special-purpose road passenger-transport services, pertains to school transport routes in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract period extends from 4th August 2025 to 31st July 2030. With a tender value set at £166,240.50, the award, however, was made at £298,860.50 and details were published on 10th September 2025. Using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, the process completed its tender period on 14th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Handsome Cabs Ltd, RIOCABS Taxi Newark On Trent, and Marks Specialised Transport, which have been awarded as suppliers. The procurement is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a substantial growth platform, especially for companies offering specialised transport services. The contract’s focus on SEND school transport underscores demand for consistent and reliable transport solutions. Businesses with expertise in passenger transport and an operational focus within the East Midlands might find this contract particularly aligned with their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000141

Notice Description

SN-2547 Claypole to Sutherland House, Nottingham SN-2582 Lincoln to Horncastle St Lawrence SN-2724 Saxilby to Lincoln St Francis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-054b7ccd-b2af-4d3c-a7eb-260de7596719
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1827bce8-e36d-48a6-a3be-455ffc6a3b23
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£166,240 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£298,860 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
3
Supplier Names

HANDSOME CABS

MARKS SPECIALISED TRANSPORT

RIOCABS TAXI NEWARK ON TRENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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