Award

LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000124 - North

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jul 2025 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of school transport services, specifically targeting SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) schools. The contract, valued at £1,615,815.10, falls under the industry category of taxi services and includes related services, such as non-scheduled passenger transport and special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The contract was awarded under a restricted procedure, with the procurement stage marked as 'Award'. The services will be provided in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period stretching from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030. The tender was concluded on 25th June 2025, with the awarded contract officially published on 11th July 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs and other businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport and taxis. With multiple suppliers involved, including Handsome Cabs Ltd and Acorn Contract and Hire Ltd, the tender accommodates diverse business sizes and capabilities. Companies in this sector can leverage the contract to expand their operations, enhance service delivery to educational institutions, and strengthen their market presence in the East Midlands. The focus on transport services for SEND schools also means that providers with expertise in catering to particular educational and geographic needs may find this contract particularly beneficial in terms of growth and service development.

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Notice Title

LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000124 - North

Notice Description

SN-2332 Witham St Hughs (via Metheringham) to Horncastle St. Lawrence SN-2339 Normanby-by-Spital (via Market Rasen) to Horncastle St Lawrence SN-2346 Croxby to Trent View College SN-2347 Sutton on Sea to Cambridge Park Academy SN-2354 Gainsborough to Demeter House, Scunthorpe SN-2355 Louth to Demeter House, Scunthorpe SN-2360 Market Rasen to Robert Holme Academy SN-2367 Scotter to Robert Holme Academy SN-2323 Boston to Horncastle St. Lawrence SN-2327 Sleaford & Lincoln to Horncastle St. Lawrence SN-2430 Nettleton to Louth St Bernards SN-2431 Market Rasen to Louth St Bernards

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85b4c703-f23b-4a34-84c4-150a512062c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5703290c-6747-4529-896a-3204a2feb51b
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
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
£237,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,615,815 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 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
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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
9
Supplier Names

24X7

ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE

CENTRAL CARS SKEGNESS

D&T TAXIS

G-CARS

HANDSOME CABS

S&T CARS

SCARTHO CARS

WATAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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