Planning

BPB000153 - Alternative Provision (Pilgrim) South - Taxi

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Sep 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Lincolnshire County Council focuses on the provision of taxi services under the title "BPB000153 - Alternative Provision (Pilgrim) South - Taxi" within the industry category of public road transport services. This procurement, located in England, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage as of 9th September 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 4th September 2025 to 31st July 2026, with a budget for the fiscal year 2025/2026 amounting to £144,552. The communication strategy notes a future notice date on 1st March 2026. The procurement involves a planned tender method but details of the specific procurement process are not provided.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in the transportation sector, especially those specialising in taxi services and passenger transport. Businesses that provide non-scheduled or special-purpose road passenger transport services, as well as those capable of hiring passenger transport vehicles with drivers, could find this tender particularly lucrative. With a minimum value of £24,700 and an estimated value of £45,030, successful bidders will have a chance to enhance their standing with a public sector client. Interested parties can further inquire from Lincolnshire County Council, with Sandy Carruthers being the primary contact point.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BPB000153 - Alternative Provision (Pilgrim) South - Taxi

Notice Description

Alt Provision contracts in Lincolnshire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c40484fd-9b9b-4277-b8c9-df29fa235cdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2141ae8f-2acd-4900-8cdb-196da1d15ac9
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
£45,030 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sandy Carruthers
Contact Email
sandy.carruthers@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522553090

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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