Planning

School / College Transport - SEND Schools - TAXI- DPS000119

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Jan 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is planning a procurement process for SEND taxi contracts in Lincolnshire, specifically targeting school and college transport. This tender falls under the industry category of taxi services (CPV 60120000) and related transport services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including the start of the contract period on 24th February 2025 and its end on 31st July 2030. The tender is set to support transport needs within England, United Kingdom, and has an estimated value of GBP 213,750, with a minimum bid value of GBP 26,410. Future communications regarding this notice are expected by 1st April 2030.

This procurement opportunity provides substantial growth prospects for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in non-scheduled and special-purpose road passenger-transport services, as well as those offering hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The tender is ideally suited for SMEs looking to expand their service offerings within the educational transport domain in Lincolnshire. Given the scale and duration of the contract, businesses have the potential to secure a steady income stream while contributing to community services by facilitating the transportation needs of SEND students.

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Notice Title

School / College Transport - SEND Schools - TAXI- DPS000119

Notice Description

SEND taxi contracts in Lincolnshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6dca8686-ca76-4e8e-b3e5-16fc5cef74da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4dd4a6d-e118-4d6c-a9e2-29efe07acd44
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
£213,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20305 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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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