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BPB000040 - SEN - Spalding Tulip Academy (Waterside & Springview)/Lincoln St Francis - Closes 22/07/2024

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Nov 2025 at 20:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Lincolnshire County Council, titled "BPB000040 - SEN - Spalding Tulip Academy (Waterside & Springview)/Lincoln St Francis", focuses on SEN School Transport in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The project falls under the industry category of taxi services and special-purpose road passenger transport services. The procurement utilised a selective method through a restricted procedure, concluding with the award stage. The tender closed on 22 July 2024, with the contract period spanning from 3 September 2024 to 31 July 2029. The contract holds a value of £883,805.50, with the official award date being 23 July 2024. Key suppliers include Smart Cabs, Acorn Contract and Hire Ltd, Taxi Direct School Transport Ltd, and Waz Vehicle.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for SMEs specialising in transport services, particularly those with expertise in non-scheduled passenger and special-purpose transport. The long-term contract period facilitates sustained revenue streams and business growth for suppliers in the region. Businesses that are agile, have a fleet of hire vehicles with drivers, and are familiar with servicing educational facilities will find this tender particularly beneficial. Additionally, the alignment with regional transport needs can further bolster a supplier's market presence and offer opportunities for expansion within the public sector transport domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BPB000040 - SEN - Spalding Tulip Academy (Waterside & Springview)/Lincoln St Francis - Closes 22/07/2024

Notice Description

SEN School Transport for Spalding and Lincoln

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2956e179-ce2a-4644-94dc-9437d349aefd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c446ea67-cc2f-4a38-9c3b-61d85c007d7d
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
£883,805 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£883,805 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 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
LN2 1BD
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
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE

SMART CABS

TAXI DIRECT SCHOOL TRANSPORT

WAZ VEHICLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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