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02 Jul 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process titled "BPB000185 - North Mainstream PSV," within the road transport services industry category, classified specifically under public road and passenger transport services. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure method, with the tender process ending on 12th June 2026. This contract covers various routes primarily located in East Midlands, England, and spans from 2nd September 2026 to 31st July 2031. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, as of 30th June 2026, with a total contract value of approximately £2,230,044 awarded across different service providers. Key suppliers include F Hunt (Coach Hire) Ltd, Grayscroft Bus Services Ltd, and PC Coaches of Lincoln Ltd.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the public transport sector, specifically those offering road transport services and capable of fulfilling regional passenger transport requirements. SMEs, especially those in transport services, are deemed suitable for such contracts, potentially increasing their market presence and capability by participating in long-term service agreements. Organisations with experience in coach or bus services, particularly those within the United Kingdom's East Midlands area, would find aligning with such contracts beneficial, as evidenced by the participation of regional companies such as Grayscroft Bus Services Ltd and PC Coaches of Lincoln Ltd.

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Notice Title

BPB000185 - North Mainstream PSV

Notice Description

MS-4654 Hagnaby to Toynton All Saints Primary MS-4657 South Kelsey to Market Rasen MS-4658 Willoughton Cliff to Market Rasen MS-4659 Great Carlton to Louth MS-4660 Bardney to Bardney CofE MS-4661 Great Limber to Caistor MS-4662 Holton Le Clay to Louth MS-4663 North Cotes to Louth Grammar and Bus Station MS-4806 Sutton on Sea to North Somercotes MS-4808 Mablethorpe to North Somercotes MS-4842 South Kelsey to Market Rasen

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-402d21bd-3b3b-4550-abe4-651aca4ebb7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1be1d64-4a82-4cca-b800-179b7753b4dc
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
Large, 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
£1,205,569 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

F HUNT (COACH HIRE

GRAYSCROFT BUS SERVICES

PC COACHES OF LINCOLN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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