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LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000127 - West

Lincolnshire County Council

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03 Jul 2025 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Lincolnshire County Council involves the provision of specialised school transport services, focusing on the safe and efficient transportation of students to various Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) schools. The project, titled "LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000127 - West," falls under the industry categories of Taxi Services and Non-Scheduled Passenger Transport, among others. This project is situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and has reached the award stage as of 3rd July 2025, with contracts running from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030. The procurement method utilised was a restricted procedure, signalling a selective approach to tendering.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) in the transport sector. With a contract value of £825,379, businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those with experience in special-purpose transport, can leverage this project for growth. Several SMEs, including MADANI TAXIS and EAST MIDLANDS TRANSFERS LTD, have already been identified as suitable suppliers. Businesses that can provide reliable, safe, and scheduled transport services, whilst maintaining a focus on the specific requirements of SEND students, will find this contract well-suited to their expertise. The scope for long-term engagement over the contract period also supports stability and business continuity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000127 - West

Notice Description

SN-2432 Crowland to Wilds Lodge School SN-2364 Market Deeping to Wilds Lodge School SN-2369 Stamford to Wilds Lodge SN-2370 Grantham to Sutherland House (Nottingham) SN-2365 Spalding to The Place Independent - Lower School SN-2368 Lincoln to Bottesford (The Place Independent - Upper) SN-2363 Long Bennington to Wellow House, Newark SN-2372 Lincoln to The Wings School Notts SN-2359 North Hykeham to Hope House School SN-2498 Boston to Hope House School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eecd6268-cbf0-4060-a24c-9ed770a9071e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052a2f47-8fba-4815-9013-691b902b8a40
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
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
£180,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£825,379 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 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
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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
9
Supplier Names

1st Call County Taxis

24x7 Ltd

AB TAXI SERVICES LTD

Direct Cars ( Lincoln Ltd )

EAST MIDLANDS TRANSFERS LTD

Handsome Cabs Ltd

MADANI TAXIS

Spalding Taxis Ltd

Wajad Naseeb, t/as Budget Taxis

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