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02 Jul 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process "BPB000182 - Mainstream - PSV," conducted by Lincolnshire County Council, involved awarding contracts in the road transport services industry, specifically under the classification for public road transport services and special-purpose transport. The process was managed as a restricted procedure (above threshold) and has reached the award stage. The contracts were awarded on 8th April 2026, with a contract period starting on 21st April 2026 and ending on 31st July 2032. With the East Midlands, United Kingdom, as the focal region, the tender encompasses services to several educational institutions, including Branston Academy and Lincoln Secondary's, among others.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth in the transport industry, particularly for SMEs and those interested in providing public and specialised road transport services. The contracts were awarded to Sleafordian Coaches, PC Coaches of Lincoln Ltd, and Marks Transport Group, all with an SME status, indicating that small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete in this market. The procurement's sizeable financial scope, with several contracts amounting to over £200,000, enables businesses to significantly enhance their market presence and operational scale by securing long-term service agreements with a prominent local government authority.

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Notice Title

BPB000182 - Mainstream - PSV

Notice Description

MS-4438 - Branston Academy MS-4439 - Lincoln Secondary's MS-4441 - Welbourn Sir William Robertson MS-4442 - Swinderby Primary MS-4443 - North Hykeham Secondary's MS-4499 - Stamford Welland Academy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76f46a74-6758-4e66-843e-7d12f32a7321
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/970109f7-ccee-46f9-93ff-3641cdce5298
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
£1,564,734 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 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

MARKS TRANSPORT GROUP

PC COACHES OF LINCOLN

SLEAFORDIAN COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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