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09 Jun 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Lincolnshire County Council, titled "BPB000179 - South - PSV," involved the award stage, which was completed using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure (above threshold). The contract services cover road transport services, specifically school transport routes from Sutton St Edmunds and Tydd St Giles to Spalding Schools, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract commenced on 23rd February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2031. The formal award was made on 29th January 2026, with the announcement published on 9th June 2026. Two suppliers were selected: W. H. Fowler & Sons (Coaches) Ltd and GDS 2016 Ltd, with contract values of £377,340 and £422,025, respectively.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in public road transport services, particularly those capable of providing special-purpose transport operations such as school routes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in hiring passenger transport vehicles and providing drivers are especially well-suited to compete for similar contracts. By engaging in such procurement processes, businesses can not only expand their client base and revenue streams but also strengthen their market presence in the public sector transport industry within the UK. The contract's multiple categories, including taxi and parcel transport services, suggest potential for diverse business growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

BPB000179 - South - PSV

Notice Description

MS-4123 - Sutton St Edmunds to Spalding Schools MS-4127 - Tydd St Giles to Spalding Schools

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a14a0e93-348f-42c3-981d-76596643f0a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260320dd-927d-4680-bea9-4c7a988ecec3
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60150000 - Passenger transport by animal-drawn vehicles

60160000 - Mail transport by road

60161000 - Parcel transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver

60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver

60183000 - Hire of vans with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£799,365 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
2
Supplier Names

GDS 2016

W. H. FOWLER & SONS (COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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