Award

BFC002 - BEST FUTURES

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "BFC002 - BEST FUTURES" was initiated by North East Lincolnshire Borough Council and pertains to the industry category of taxi services, classified under CPV code 60120000. This contract is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with the award announced on 27th April 2026. The procurement method deployed was selective, specifically a restricted procedure, and the procurement stage ended on 24th April 2026. The contract period spans from 28th April to 31st July 2026, creating a provision for a potential extension. The council, headquartered in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, aims at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE). The awarded supplier is "links", a large-scale taxi service entity.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in transport services within the Yorkshire and Humber region. SMEs and VCSE organisations stand to benefit from the tailored service demands of the local council, fostering expansion through a structured contract with clear timelines. The involvement of established procurement methods like the restricted procedure indicates a focused selection process, making it ideal for well-prepared businesses poised to deliver reliable taxi services. As the award has been granted, those in similar sectors should consider developing proposals and capabilities that meet such criteria to compete effectively in future opportunities presented by governmental bodies like North East Lincolnshire Borough Council.

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Notice Title

BFC002 - BEST FUTURES

Notice Description

246 days x 62 (optional 12 month ext)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c81697ac-abb1-494c-bbbb-4fdcd03d774a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5312bbca-79ae-49f2-aeba-42d0f760183f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,252 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKS

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