Award

BPB000068 - SEND - Boston Endeavour/Rand Farm/Kisimul/Ambergate - Closes 17/10/2024 @ 09:00

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Nov 2025 at 19:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BPB000068 - SEND - Boston Endeavour/Rand Farm/Kisimul/Ambergate" contract, managed by Lincolnshire County Council, has reached the award stage as of 12th November 2025. This tender, valued at £162,389, pertains to SEN school transport services under the taxi services category, applicable primarily in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure. The tender was initially set to close on 17th October 2024, with the subsequent contract period running from 28th October 2024 to 31st July 2029.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs that specialise in passenger transport services. The contract's focus on non-scheduled and special-purpose transport services offers potential for companies with expertise in these areas to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings. Businesses like taxi operators or companies providing school transport logistics would be particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities, offering them a chance to secure a steady stream of revenue over a five-year period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BPB000068 - SEND - Boston Endeavour/Rand Farm/Kisimul/Ambergate - Closes 17/10/2024 @ 09:00

Notice Description

SEN School Transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7c876b2-346f-43f5-80f6-fbb3aafb059a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bd7f382-434e-46d2-bfb4-91d297374d4a
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
£162,389 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,389 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 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

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
4
Supplier Names

1ST TAXIS GRANTHAM

ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE

CABSERVE

ROYAL TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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