Planning

School Transport - SEND - Spilsby Woodlands / Eresby - Taxi - BPB000138

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Oct 2025 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council plans a procurement process for the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) taxi transport services, under the title "School Transport - SEND - Spilsby Woodlands / Eresby - Taxi - BPB000138". This contract is in the planning stage as of 8 October 2025, with a planned budget of GBP 257,355 for the 2025/2026 financial year. The services will be located in England, United Kingdom, targeting a contract period starting from 3 September 2025 to 31 July 2030. Key industry classifications for this tender include taxi services and special-purpose road passenger transport services. Potential suppliers should note that the procurement method details have yet to be defined, but the notice suggests suitability for SMEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises providing road transport services, particularly those specialising in non-scheduled passenger transport and hire of vehicles with drivers. Businesses with expertise in offering tailored transport solutions could find this tender well-matched to their services, given the contract's focus on SEND transport solutions. Participation in this procurement could enhance business growth by securing long-term engagement with a local authority, expanding market presence in the public sector transportation niche. Interested parties should monitor for further updates regarding the procurement timeline and method specifications.

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Notice Title

School Transport - SEND - Spilsby Woodlands / Eresby - Taxi - BPB000138

Notice Description

SEND Taxi contracts in Lincolnshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79cd6675-ecb3-4d3d-a4e1-7cbd0adbde59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9281dc5-62d8-496b-806a-d8b13cc46a24
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
£223,449 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20305 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
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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