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02 Jul 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "BPB000184 - South Mainstream & Local Bus - PSV," which falls under the road transport services industry category. The contract entails services in areas such as East Midlands, United Kingdom, involving routes connecting educational institutions like Sutton St. James School and Stamford Welland Academy. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold. While the tender process concluded on 26 May 2026, the contract is set to commence on 3 September 2026 and will run until 31 July 2031. This process reflects the 'award' stage as of 1 July 2026, with contracts actively awarded to suppliers like A & S Southern Transport LTD and W. H. Fowler & Sons (Coaches) Ltd among others.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those providing public road transport and related services. Given its focus on passenger transport, companies specialising in hire services for buses, coaches, and other transport vehicles with drivers are well-suited to engage in such contracts. Additionally, the scope covering specialised transport for educational routes offers distinct advantages for companies like Brylaine, known for larger-scale operations. Lincolnshire County Council's focus on road transport services ensures ongoing demand for reliable and efficient providers, making this tender an attractive proposition for growth-minded businesses in the region.

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Notice Title

BPB000184 - South Mainstream & Local Bus - PSV

Notice Description

MS-4669 - Sutton St. Edmunds - Sutton St. James School MS-4677 - Castle Bytham - Stamford Welland Academy MS-4733 - Throckenholt - Long Sutton University Academy MS-4735 - Shepeau Stow - Holbeach University Academy S140S - Tydd St. Mary - Holbeach

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0c44802-2ff4-4ac8-95d1-f707d3214389
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c871377-63e2-4b7c-b9e7-688d2ef074a2
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
£1,291,855 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
3
Supplier Names

A & S SOUTHERN TRANSPORT

BRYLAINE

W. H. FOWLER & SONS (COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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