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BPB000020 - SEN - Boston Endeavour/Spilsby Eresby - Taxi/Mini-bus - Close Date 08/07/24 10:00

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Nov 2025 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "BPB000020 - SEN - Boston Endeavour/Spilsby Eresby - Taxi/Mini-bus" has been completed. The buyer, Lincolnshire County Council, located at Crown House, Grantham Street, Lincoln, has engaged in a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. This contract, classified under the Taxi services industry category, covers the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom and commenced its contract period on 3rd September 2024, set to conclude on 31st July 2027. The tender had a total value of £485,235.30, with initial responses required by the 5th of July 2024.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those specialising in taxi and mini-bus operations. It is an excellent chance for SMEs and organisations focused on special-purpose road passenger-transport services to expand their market reach. Given its suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, businesses like Acorn Contract and Hire Ltd, Smart Cabs, and Spalding Taxis Ltd have been successful suppliers in this procurement process, alongside 24x7 Ltd, a larger entity, demonstrating the potential for business growth and diversification through engagement with local government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BPB000020 - SEN - Boston Endeavour/Spilsby Eresby - Taxi/Mini-bus - Close Date 08/07/24 10:00

Notice Description

SEND Taxi transport for Boston Endeavour and Spilsby Eresby

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-845eb681-eb17-4d26-b75d-2cfe598dea7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb3edc0-b196-4084-8fbd-c27e0e9c7c8c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large, 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
£485,235 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£485,235 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
4
Supplier Names

24X7

ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE

SMART CABS

SPALDING TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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