Planning

School / College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000116

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Aug 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "School / College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000116" to provide special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) taxi services across Lincolnshire. Classified under the industry category of taxi services, the procurement is in its planning stage and is designed to commence on 22nd April 2025, running until 31st July 2030. Important budgetary details include a planned budgetary amount of £335,509 for the period 2025/2026 and an overall project value of £237,500. This initiative falls under non-scheduled passenger transport and special-purpose road passenger-transport services, with coverage in England, United Kingdom. Lincolnshire County Council acts as the buyer, offering a significant opportunity for businesses to engage in this public procurement process.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, especially those with expertise in specialised transport services, to expand their operations by partnering with a reputable governmental body. Given the tailored nature of the contract suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses providing efficient and reliable transport services for SEND pupils will find this opportunity especially fitting. The procurement encourages competition and innovation in servicing public transport needs, thus enhancing service delivery quality and opening avenues for growth and long-term contracts within the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

School / College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000116

Notice Description

SEND taxi contracts in Lincolnshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d180b5d-a96e-42a9-99d1-442206f63374
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/340a2550-9118-4825-9742-5c3e342269bc
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£237,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20305 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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