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DEMAND RESPONSIVE TRANSPORT (DRT)

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Lincolnshire County Council, is for the provision of a Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) system. This project falls under the industry category of special-purpose road passenger-transport services and will be conducted in the East Midlands, UK. The award stage of the procurement was completed on 25th February 2026. The contracting process used a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement (G-Cloud 14). Key dates include the tender period, which ended on 23rd February 2026, and the contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The total value of the awarded contract is £380,250, awarded to Via Technologies Europe B.V., a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) that also qualifies as a voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in transport technology and software solutions. With a contract value of £380,250 spread over three years, businesses that can offer innovative DRT software solutions stand to benefit. The focus on a selective procurement method from a known framework ensures that companies already aligned with G-Cloud 14 may find this opportunity particularly suitable. Businesses capable of providing technologically advanced and user-friendly transport systems will find this tender a promising venture to enhance their market presence and expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

DEMAND RESPONSIVE TRANSPORT (DRT)

Notice Description

Provision of Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) System. Call Off via G-Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de9f9ab2-e65f-4951-8be3-af85b164795a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4d46864-c61f-42a8-be6d-d948b12950bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£380,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
1
Supplier Name

VIA TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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