Award

School / College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000168

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Nov 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "School / College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000168" has been completed by Lincolnshire County Council. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on taxi and specialised passenger transport services. The procurement, conducted through a restricted procedure, involves providing minibus transport with tail lift access from Market Rasen to Lincoln. The contract period spans from 4th September 2025 to 31st July 2030, and the award was officially published on 12th November 2025. With a total value of £208,050, the contract focuses on the East Midlands region, facilitating essential transport services for schools and colleges.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in non-scheduled and special-purpose road passenger transport. The contract's suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) expands the potential for diverse business growth. Companies like Amvale Medical Transport Limited, which have been selected as the supplier, exemplify the kind of businesses that are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, benefiting from long-term guaranteed service provisions in the public sector.

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Notice Title

School / College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000168

Notice Description

SN-3156 - Market Rasen to Lincoln - minibus w/ tail lift access

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-543bc3d0-638b-41b2-a43f-6ac2a964dddb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78015c05-887f-4d51-a74a-4f9d728a9532
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
£208,050 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 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
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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
1
Supplier Name

AMVALE MEDICAL TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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