Planning

School / College Transport - North - Taxi - BPB000142

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Jul 2025 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for taxi services under the title "School / College Transport - North - Taxi - BPB000142". This procurement is categorised within the taxi services industry, referenced by CPV code 60120000, and includes additional classifications such as non-scheduled passenger transport and hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. The service covers the North area of Lincolnshire, England, and is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2029. Key budget details include £183,312 for the period of 2025/2026, with the tender's potential value ranging from £18,240 to £46,740. Future notices are expected to be published by 1st April 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those in the taxi service industry, to expand their operations within Lincolnshire. The procurement process aligns with school and college transport requirements, making it ideal for taxi companies that specialise in providing reliable, safe, and scheduled transport solutions. Lincolnshire County Council has indicated openness towards engaging with SMEs, and interested businesses are encouraged to explore this future contracting opportunity to enhance their portfolio and service reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School / College Transport - North - Taxi - BPB000142

Notice Description

Taxi contracts in Lincolnshire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6d19246-9b94-4b83-af5e-969573c6f6ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ea505f-f5bc-406d-b569-8d50910ca1f4
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
£46,740 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20294 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
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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