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School/College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000172

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Nov 2025 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "School/College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000172" contract, which falls under the industry category of road transport services. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract, awarded on 3rd November 2025 and published on 20th November 2025, covers the period from 5th January 2026 to 31st July 2028. Key locations served include various routes across the East Midlands, United Kingdom, such as Pinchbeck, Chapel Hill, Boston, Grantham, and Spalding. This procurement was specifically aimed at ensuring transportation for school and college attendees requiring special needs transport services.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses in the road transport sector, particularly those offering passenger transport services suitable for special needs and educational transport requirements. The contract has been awarded to multiple suppliers, including Acorn Contract and Hire Ltd, Clapham Contract Hire, and 24x7 Ltd, indicating the potential for both large-scale and SME businesses to succeed in such tenders. Given the inclusive approach for SMEs and VCSEs highlighted in the procurement, businesses in these categories may find opportunities for growth in future tenders with Lincolnshire County Council by specialising in tailored transport solutions for educational institutions.

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Notice Title

School/College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000172

Notice Description

SN-3631 - Pinchbeck (via Folkingham) to The Place Independent School SN-3630 - Chapel Hill to Lincoln Athena SN-3589 - Boston to Kisimul (Swinderby) SN-3590 - Grantham to Bridge House (Upper) SN-3593 - Grantham to Kirton Oakwood SN-3592 - Spalding to Kirkstone House

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78b2a5c5-cb42-4117-b599-a8b25402b695
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ab7ca6b-326a-4618-96f9-6a0521a0f02d
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
£467,688 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
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

24X7

ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE

CLAPHAM CONTRACT HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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