Planning

BPB-000149 - School - South - Taxi/Feeder

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Lincolnshire County Council, focusing on a set of taxi services within the region of Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The tender is titled "BPB-000149 - School - South - Taxi/Feeder" and falls under the industry category of passenger transport services, specifically Taxi services, with CPV code 60120000. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement anticipates a contract period starting from 14 August 2025 until 31 July 2028. The planned budget for this contract is £84,360, with a minimum value set at £17,100. Key documentation, including a planned procurement notice, has been published as of 5 September 2025, projecting future notices until 1 April 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the transport sector, particularly those offering taxi or specialised passenger transport services. Given its focus on non-scheduled transport operations, this procurement could benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint or diversify their service offerings in Lincolnshire. Companies that can provide reliable, flexible transport solutions will find themselves well-suited to compete in this tender, with opportunities to establish long-term agreements with Lincolnshire County Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

BPB-000149 - School - South - Taxi/Feeder

Notice Description

Taxi contracts in Lincolnshire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95540962-e80e-40d1-97b2-edf065af9e9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a805f68-3bfb-4543-bb93-beb5d28184b2
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
£84,360 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20283 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-95540962-e80e-40d1-97b2-edf065af9e9d-2025-09-05T12:37:22+01:00",
    "date": "2025-09-05T12:37:22+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-95540962-e80e-40d1-97b2-edf065af9e9d",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "budget": {
            "budgetBreakdown": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "period": {
                        "startDate": "2025-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                        "endDate": "2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                    },
                    "description": "2025/2026",
                    "amount": {
                        "amount": 230527,
                        "currency": "GBP"
                    }
                }
            ]
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "description": "Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a805f68-3bfb-4543-bb93-beb5d28184b2",
                "datePublished": "2025-09-05T12:37:22+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "LINCOLN001-DN782127-57505282",
        "title": "BPB-000149 - School - South - Taxi/Feeder",
        "description": "Taxi contracts in Lincolnshire",
        "status": "planned",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "60120000",
            "description": "Taxi services"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "60140000",
                "description": "Non-scheduled passenger transport"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "60130000",
                "description": "Special-purpose road passenger-transport services"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "60170000",
                "description": "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "60112000",
                "description": "Public road transport services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 17100,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 84360,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2028-04-01T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-08-14T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2028-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-51222",
            "name": "Lincolnshire County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Lincolnshire County Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Offices, Newland",
                "locality": "Lincoln",
                "postalCode": "LN1 1YL",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Sandy Carruthers",
                "email": "sandy.carruthers@lincolnshire.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1522553090"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-51222",
        "name": "Lincolnshire County Council"
    }
}