Award

Lot 2 - Public Transport Bus Network

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

25 Mar 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for Lot 2 - Public Transport Bus Network, focusing on local bus transportation services, including non-scheduled and special-purpose road passenger transport in Lincolnshire. The contract was awarded in the services category with a total value of £327,420. The open procedure for this tender concluded with the award notice published on 25 March 2025, following the tender period which ended on 4 March 2025. The awarded contract will be active from 31 March 2025 to 27 March 2027, serving the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the passenger transport industry. Companies specialising in public road transport, taxi services, and the hire of vehicles with drivers will find this contract beneficial for business growth due to the sustained demand for local transportation services. The open procurement process adopted by Lincolnshire County Council ensures fair competition and transparency, providing a level playing field for capable businesses to engage and expand their operations within the region.

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Notice Title

Lot 2 - Public Transport Bus Network

Notice Description

Local bus Transportation in Lincolnshire or Local Bus Services in Lincolnshire (Callconnect)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd79c457-a920-4e58-848d-09c37c75abf8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c7c93a8-ce6e-4fcf-bd89-e6ce05608e6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£327,420 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£327,420 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2027 1-2 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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 1BD
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
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F HUNT (COACH HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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