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BPB000071 - SEND

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "BPB000071 - SEND". This project involves providing SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) passenger transport services from Grantham to Lincoln St Christopher's. The procurement falls under the taxi services industry category and related non-scheduled and special-purpose passenger transport services. The procurement process followed a selective method under a restricted procedure. The associated contract began on 6th January 2025 and will span until 31st July 2029. Critical dates included the tender period ending on 18th November 2024 and the award date of 19th November 2024. The contract's total value amounts to £203,481.45.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in passenger transport services, such as taxi providers. The long-term contract duration provides a stable revenue stream, making it highly advantageous for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises). These businesses are well-suited to compete given their capacity for providing specialised and non-scheduled transport services tailored to the needs of SEND passengers. Engaging in such public contracts can significantly enhance the business’s market presence and credibility.

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Notice Title

BPB000071 - SEND

Notice Description

SN-986, SEND passenger transport from Grantham to Lincoln St Christophers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6d303f9-3a13-4cc2-8786-7c048ac43be6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d42d925-7993-45db-8ded-b8d620c86018
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
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
£203,481 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,481 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 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
LN2 1BD
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
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANDSOME CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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