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School / College Transport - SEND Spalding Tulip Academy - Taxi - BPB000136

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Nov 2025 at 17:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has successfully completed the tender process for the procurement of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) transport services for Tulip Academy, under the title "School / College Transport - SEND Spalding Tulip Academy - Taxi - BPB000136". This contract is categorised under the taxi services industry, with additional classifications indicating non-scheduled and specialised road passenger transport services. The procurement method was selective, involving a restricted procedure, and the tender process reached the award stage on 10th July 2025, following the end of the tender period on 9th July 2025. The resulting contract is valued at £2,084,300 and covers services from 4th September 2025 to 31st July 2030 in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and organisations involved in passenger transport services, including those offering specialised transportation for individuals with specific needs. The nature of the contract, emphasising public road and non-scheduled transport, is ideal for companies with a fleet capable of providing reliable, adaptable services. The winning suppliers include 1st Choice Royal Taxis, Smart Cabs, Spalding Taxis Ltd, and Peterborough Chauffeurs Ltd t/a Capital Travel Group, all identified as SMEs. Businesses that can align their offerings with the needs of public sector contracts in educational transport can leverage such tender opportunities to expand their market presence and engage in long-term service commitments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School / College Transport - SEND Spalding Tulip Academy - Taxi - BPB000136

Notice Description

SEND Transport for Tulip Academy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a032588-3c70-4e61-8f84-9fda6be35e6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae26fad5-d70c-4ff0-bd43-0a5fd6a63d15
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£2,084,300 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,084,300 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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

1ST CHOICE ROYAL TAXIS

PETERBOROUGH CHAUFFEURS LTD T/A CAPITAL TRAVEL GROUP

SMART CABS

SPALDING TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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