Award

BPB000173 - North - Taxi

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Dec 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "BPB000173 - North - Taxi" has been initiated and completed by Lincolnshire County Council, located in Lincoln, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of hire of passenger cars with driver, specifically targeting road transport services, including taxi services. The restricted procedure above threshold was employed, allowing for selective engagement of potential suppliers. The tender stage ended on 4 November 2025, with contracts being awarded on 7 November 2025. The procurement focuses on various routes across the East Midlands, all services commencing from 6 January 2026 and running through to 31 December 2028.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for organisations specialising in passenger transport services to enhance their business portfolio in the region. The procurement was favourable to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), enabling them to compete effectively in securing routes across key locations. Companies with a solid footing in road transport services, particularly those adaptable to the unique needs of public transport services and specialised taxi operations, would find this procurement particularly suited to their growth strategies. The awarded contracts, involving businesses like DG Private Hire Ltd and Direct Cars (Lincoln) LTD, underline the potential for lucrative and sustainable business engagements in this sector.

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Notice Title

BPB000173 - North - Taxi

Notice Description

MS-3466 - North Hykeham to Lincoln MS-3472 - Saxilby to Lincoln MS-3473 - Sutton on Sea to Lincoln MS-3558 - East Barkwith to Grimsby MS-3559 - Louth to Grimsby MS-3560 - Usselby to North Kelsey MS-3616 - Burton Waters to Lincoln MS-3621 - Lincoln Birchwood to Lincoln MS-3627 - Lincoln to Lincoln MS-3632 - Sleaford to Lincoln MS-3633 - Boston to Wragby MS-3562 - Louth to Grimsby MS-3563 - Waddington to Lincoln

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b879c2f3-01a0-47bf-a6a4-b3cdbeb3cafc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa70cc2-440b-476d-9175-2ad63f9cab26
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
Large, 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
£182,665 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 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
Amy Westman
Contact Email
amy.westman@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
4
Supplier Names

DG PRIVATE HIRE

DIRECT CARS (LINCOLN

G CARS LINCS

HANDSOME CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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