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School / College Transport - SEND - Spalding Tulip Academy + Boston Endeavour - Taxi - BPB000163

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Nov 2025 at 15:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "School / College Transport - SEND - Spalding Tulip Academy + Boston Endeavour - Taxi - BPB000163" has been completed by Lincolnshire County Council, the buying organisation based at Crown House, Grantham Street, Lincoln. This tender covered services under the taxi services industry category (CPV: 60120000) and was carried out using a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The services are to be provided in the East Midlands, UK, with a contract valued at £445,930. The contract period commenced on 3rd September 2025 and will end on 31st July 2030. The award stage concluded on 12th November 2025, upon which Royal Taxis and Acorn Contract and Hire Ltd were named the suppliers.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those offering non-scheduled passenger transport and special-purpose road passenger-transport services. Businesses that possess capabilities in hiring passenger transport vehicles with drivers would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The duration of the contract and the specified regional focus further reinforce opportunities for regional businesses looking to expand their operations in public sector contracts catering to transport solutions for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Organizations with expertise in delivering reliable and specialised transport solutions stand to benefit greatly from such engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School / College Transport - SEND - Spalding Tulip Academy + Boston Endeavour - Taxi - BPB000163

Notice Description

SEND Transport Provision to Boston Endeavour / Tulip Academy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee0550d7-d7de-4613-8f05-9db449c49a53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d023f300-bade-4dda-845e-686c14cffdff
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
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
£445,930 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£445,930 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months 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
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
2
Supplier Names

ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE

ROYAL TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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