Planning

School / College Transport - North - Taxi - BPB000150

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is planning a procurement process for taxi services under the title "School / College Transport - North - Taxi - BPB000150". The focus is on providing non-scheduled passenger transport within Lincolnshire, England. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a significant budget allocation of £331,582 for the 2025/2026 period. The contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, signalling a long-term opportunity for service providers. The industry classification includes various passenger transport services, highlighting the diverse transport needs addressed by this tender. While specific procurement method details are pending, interested parties should note the future notice date set for 1st April 2028.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses in the taxi and transport service sector, especially those qualified in providing special-purpose and non-scheduled passenger transport. With a minimum contract value starting at £39,368 and a total expected value of £153,216, companies can anticipate steady business over the three-year contract period. The procurement is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), creating an accessible entry point for smaller firms aiming to expand within the public sector. Businesses located in or capable of operating in the UK, specifically in the region of Lincolnshire, will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth in the local transport industry.

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Notice Title

School / College Transport - North - Taxi - BPB000150

Notice Description

Taxi contracts in Lincolnshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b363f201-713f-461c-901c-613cc805244e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2844ce-f805-4737-b907-57fcf9ae6892
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
£153,216 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20283 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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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