Award

LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - Out of County SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000093

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Feb 2025 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of SEND school transport services, specifically targeting out-of-county special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) schools using taxi services. This contract, classified under taxi and non-scheduled passenger transport services, commenced with an award on 27th January 2025 and spans from 24th February 2025 to 31st August 2028. The procurement employed a selective method under a restricted procedure, and the total contract value is £462,260.50, with services being delivered across England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those offering specialised or public road transport services with drivers. Companies such as SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to engage, as the tender allows a diverse range of transport providers to benefit from steady, long-term contracts. The awarded suppliers include 24/7 Taxis Grantham, ZAHID MAHMOOD, AB TAXI SERVICES LTD, 1st Choice Royal Taxis, MADANI TAXIS, and CHERRY SPECIALISED TRANSPORT SERVICES. Engaging in this contract can help these businesses to enhance their visibility and growth within the local community and the broader transport service industry.

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Notice Title

LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - Out of County SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000093

Notice Description

SEND school transport contracts in Lincolnshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09e91431-fe58-45dd-b90e-de681861826f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1daac751-b9dc-4c91-96c6-16b7f0385a42
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
£140,125 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£462,260 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

1ST CHOICE ROYAL TAXIS

24/7 TAXIS GRANTHAM

AB TAXI SERVICES

CHERRY SPECIALISED TRANSPORT SERVICES

MADANI TAXIS

ZAHID MAHMOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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