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30 Jun 2026 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender titled "BPB000180 - Local bus" has reached the Award stage, initiated by Lincolnshire County Council. The contract involves providing road transport services across various routes, including Market Rasen to Grimsby and Lincoln to Newark, among others. The procurement process followed a selective method with a restricted procedure above the threshold. Key dates include the tender process completing on 27th February 2026, with the contract period starting on 7th April 2026 and concluding on 30th April 2026. The procurement is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and primarily targets the services industry category.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in public and special-purpose road transport services. It is particularly suited for SMEs and organisations capable of offering reliable local bus services. Successful tenderers, such as PC Coaches of Lincoln Ltd, Sleafordian Coaches, and Stagecoach East Midlands, highlight the suitability of competitive small to medium-sized enterprises in enhancing local transport networks. Engaging in such contracts can significantly contribute to business growth through long-term service provision and community engagement.

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Notice Title

BPB000180 - Local bus

Notice Description

E11D - Service 25 - Market Rasen to Grimsby S35S - Service 35 - Holdingham to North Rauceby S73S - Service 73 - Kirkby la Thorpe to Greylees N12D - Service 47 - Lincoln to Newark

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2df9d0f7-be14-4605-bb26-b1f0524d04df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/933c8ce9-c775-47d8-910f-d39c24667fdc
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60150000 - Passenger transport by animal-drawn vehicles

60160000 - Mail transport by road

60161000 - Parcel transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver

60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver

60183000 - Hire of vans with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£298,568 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PC COACHES OF LINCOLN

SLEAFORDIAN COACHES

STAGECOACH EAST MIDLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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