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School Transport - South - Taxi - BPB000111

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2025 at 09:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "School Transport - South - Taxi" contract was overseen by Lincolnshire County Council and involved the provision of taxi services within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method, classified under CPV codes for taxi services and related transport services. The tender period concluded on 20th March 2025, with the contract period extending from 24th March 2025 to 7th April 2028. This contract, in its award stage, was valued at £360,595 and has been completed, catering primarily to the education sector with a focus on non-scheduled passenger transport.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and similar transport businesses to engage in long-term contracts with public institutions, thereby facilitating business growth. The nature of the contract benefits taxi and passenger transport service providers, potentially enabling them to expand their operations within the public sector. Additionally, enterprises satisfying the suitability criteria for SMEs and VCSEs are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities, enhancing their market presence and contributing to local economic development. The winning suppliers, including A4R private ltd t/a MO'S Taxis, Royal Taxis, SOHAIL ROSHAN, and Smart Cabs, exemplify small to medium-sized businesses with the capability to deliver specialised and public transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Transport - South - Taxi - BPB000111

Notice Description

Taxi Contracts in Lincolnshire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6e13d7c-f04a-4b3b-a791-08be91e67bf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37660a5-92c5-43b6-85fa-b9f7a602de60
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,595 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 7 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
4
Supplier Names

A4R PRIVATE LTD T/A MO'S TAXIS

ROYAL TAXIS

SMART CABS

SOHAIL ROSHAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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