Planning

BPB-000133 - School - South - South Kesteven - Taxi

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has announced a planned procurement process for taxi service contracts in the South Kesteven area, under the title “BPB-000133 - School - South - South Kesteven - Taxi.” This opportunity falls under the industry category of Taxi Services (CPV: 60120000) and involves additional classifications such as non-scheduled passenger transport and hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total estimated contract value of £90,060 and a minimum value of £21,432. The procurement process began with a notice published on 5th September 2025. The contract period is expected to run from 24th July 2025 to 31st July 2028, and the services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the taxi and passenger transport sector. The project is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), providing them with an opportunity to secure substantial contracts over a multi-year period. Companies specialising in special-purpose road passenger-transport services, non-scheduled transport, or public road transport services will find this tender particularly relevant. Lincolnshire County Council is the buying authority, and businesses interested in this opportunity can benefit from forming strategic partnerships or alliances to enhance their service offerings and meet the tender requirements effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BPB-000133 - School - South - South Kesteven - Taxi

Notice Description

Taxi contracts in Lincolnshire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c7fac76-a46d-4808-a364-aa3a91476343
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b04801-96eb-48d6-be82-ce12b2d63569
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
£90,060 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20283 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sandy Carruthers
Contact Email
sandy.carruthers@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522553090

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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