Award

BPB000125 - SEND Taxi - Lincoln Fortuna, Lincoln Athena, Grantham Ambergate

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

30 Jul 2025 at 11:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Lincolnshire County Council, pertains to the public transport sector, with a specific focus on taxi services. The contract titled "BPB000125 - SEND Taxi - Lincoln Fortuna, Lincoln Athena, Grantham Ambergate" falls under the industry category of Taxi services (CPV: 60120000) and involves non-scheduled and special-purpose road passenger transport within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The process followed an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the award being published on 30th July 2025. The contract period is slated to commence on 4th September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in passenger transport services. The contract has been awarded to several suppliers, including Handsome Cabs Ltd and Acorn Contract and Hire Ltd, demonstrating potential for further engagement and partnership in the public transport sector. Businesses with capacity in non-scheduled passenger transport and hire services with drivers would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities facilitated by local government organisations like Lincolnshire County Council. The contract, through its structured and long-term nature, supports sustainable business expansion within the local transport network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BPB000125 - SEND Taxi - Lincoln Fortuna, Lincoln Athena, Grantham Ambergate

Notice Description

SEND

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c889585e-0826-469c-ab48-8443d86d5b2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db28e1e-61a3-4326-832a-0386336247a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
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
6
Supplier Names

ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE

CLAPHAM

HANDSOME CABS

HOLBEACH CARS

SPALDING TAXIS

STARLINE TAXI STAMFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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