Award

LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000129 - South

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

14 Jul 2025 at 07:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process led by Lincolnshire County Council pertains to the provision of specialised school transport services across the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, classified under industry categories including taxi and special-purpose road passenger transport services. The procurement, titled "LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000129 - South," is in the award stage, having completed the tender process following a restricted procedure. Key dates in this process include the tender period end date on 23 June 2025 and a contract period from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2030. The procurement was open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services, to expand their operations and secure a stable, long-term contract. With a total award value of approximately £495,476.3, the contract was awarded to several suppliers, including Peterborough Chauffeurs Ltd t/a Capital Travel Group, Spalding Taxis Ltd, 24x7 Ltd, and Gulraiz. Offers of this nature are particularly beneficial for SMEs in the transport sector, facilitating steady growth and increased business presence within the regional market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000129 - South

Notice Description

SN-2277 Skegness to Burton Upon Trent (weekly) SN-2341 Dunston to Newbury (weekly) SN-2366 Long Sutton to Dereham SN-2371 Boston to On Track Education, Wisbech SN-2362 Long Sutton (via Spalding) to The Beeches, Peterborough

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cabb04d3-1032-4676-b5a4-520e34fc5c93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41da3d34-b37a-4fd0-90ab-c162916e3ca7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, 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
£165,680 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£495,476 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 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
4
Supplier Names

24X7

GULRAIZ

PETERBOROUGH CHAUFFEURS LTD T/A CAPITAL TRAVEL GROUP

SPALDING TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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