Planning

BPB-000135 - School - South - South Holland/South Kesteven - Taxi and PSV

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Oct 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "BPB-000135 - School - South - South Holland/South Kesteven - Taxi and PSV," focusing on taxi and non-scheduled passenger transport services within the education sector. This planned tender, classified under CPV 60120000 for taxi services and other related categories, is set within the region of England, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with significant dates in the contract period from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2028. The budget for fiscal year 2025/2026 is set at £178,334. Future procurement notices are expected by 1st April 2028.

This tender presents a compelling opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to provide taxi and passenger vehicle hire services. The contract's estimated value of £98,648, alongside the support for SME suitability, makes it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand in the transportation industry. Companies with expertise in special-purpose road passenger transport or public road transport services can significantly benefit from engaging in this procurement process. Potential bidders should be well-prepared to meet the requirements detailed by Lincolnshire County Council.

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Notice Title

BPB-000135 - School - South - South Holland/South Kesteven - Taxi and PSV

Notice Description

Education contracts in Lincolnshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1d22651-556b-4a56-8d21-4b1bd3c07c17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e676b95d-9080-4fa5-aece-bf9ddacb58ce
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
£98,648 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20283 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 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

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
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

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