Planning

School / College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000119

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Aug 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Lincolnshire County Council for a planned tender titled "School / College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000119." This falls under the industry category of taxi services and non-scheduled passenger transport. The services are intended for delivery within England, particularly focusing on the special needs education sector. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a budget cycle running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 and the contract period set from 4th September 2025 to 31st July 2031. The overall budget is £556,181 GBP, and the expected contract value is £202,920 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the taxi and transport services sectors, particularly those with experience in special-purpose road passenger-transport services. Companies specialising in providing hired transport vehicles with drivers will find this contract particularly relevant. The tender is suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), thus presenting an advantageous opportunity for smaller businesses seeking to expand within the public sector. Given the nature of the services required, businesses with a focus on inclusive and accessible transport solutions would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

School / College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000119

Notice Description

SEND Taxi contracts in Lincolnshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cff2f30f-54b8-4bca-afe1-41cc3d3be699
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ad8843-0d8b-4e1b-89cd-3d1474c68a3d
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
£202,920 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20316 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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