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LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000152

Lincolnshire County Council

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10 Sep 2025 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Lincolnshire County Council for the "LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000152" has reached the award stage. This contract, focused on taxi services, encompasses routes across the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and is categorised under the industry CPV code 60120000 for Taxi services, with additional classifications such as Non-scheduled passenger transport and Special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure method, which is a selective process. The contract, with a value of £1,494,659.70, commenced on 2 September 2025 and will conclude on 31 July 2030. It is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs, providing services in the region specified.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those offering specialised and non-scheduled transportation. SMEs and niche service providers can considerably benefit from this contract, leveraging the steady service demand within the school transport sector for special educational needs (SEND) students. The long duration of this contract until 2030 also provides an opportunity for sustainable growth and stability for businesses capable of supplying consistent and reliable transport solutions. With multiple suppliers already awarded, such as Scartho Cars and 24x7 Ltd, the contract promotes competition and offers a diverse scope for companies that can cater to the logistical and specific requirements of school transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000152

Notice Description

SN-2921 Market Deeping to Bourne The Willoughby School SN-2845 Navenby to Lincoln St Christopher's SN-2813 Louth to Grimsby SN-2777 Stamford to Meadowgate Academy, Wisbech SN-2833 Holbeach to Park House, Thorney SN-2866 Lincoln to Sutherland House, Nottingham SN-2796 N Lincoln to Lincoln Fortuna SN-2922 Scothern to St Francis SN-2923 Boston to Doncaster School for the Deaf (Weekly) SN-2805 Grantham to Grantham Ambergate (Tail Lift Vehicle) SN-2931 Sutton Bridge to Wisbech

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4e4e38a-9a13-4c02-ba9d-dec9a12dae2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5642f388-ca6c-45a7-900f-af49e166ba51
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, 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
£304,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,494,659 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 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
Postcode Area
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
8
Supplier Names

24x7 Ltd

Marks Specialised Transport

Peterborough Chauffeurs Ltd t/a Capital Travel Group

RIOCABS TAXI NEWARK ON TRENT

Scartho Cars

TAXI 4 U

Taxi Direct School Transport Ltd

clapham

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