Award

LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000114

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Apr 2025 at 09:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire County Council has completed the award stage of its procurement process for "LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000114," focusing on taxi services for SEND schools. This contract, classified under multiple CPVs including taxi services and non-scheduled passenger transport, will operate within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £200,070, begins on 22nd April 2025 and extends until 31st July 2030. The procurement utilised a restricted procedure, indicating a selective method was employed in the tendering process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) specialising in passenger transport and taxi services. Given its suitability for both SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises), businesses with experience in providing specialized transport services, particularly for schools, would be well-positioned to compete. The awarded suppliers include Starline Taxi Stamford Limited, Royal Taxis, and SK Taxi, demonstrating the potential for local and regional transport providers to secure substantial contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000114

Notice Description

SEND school contracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8a53080-4870-4d0c-bdd8-cae111df6e22
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
£200,070 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,070 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 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
Martin Dickinson
Contact Email
martin.dickinson@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522553080

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
3
Supplier Names

ROYAL TAXIS

SK TAXI

STARLINE TAXI STAMFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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