Planning

School / College Transport - SEND Bridge House Sites - Taxi - BPB000083

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Apr 2025 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has initiated the planning stage for their procurement process titled "School / College Transport - SEND Bridge House Sites - Taxi - BPB000083". This contract falls within the taxi and special-purpose road passenger-transport services industry category, specifically targeting SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) transport in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The total budget for the 2025/2026 period is set at GBP 220,400, with the project commencement planned for 6th January 2025 and completion by 20th December 2030. Businesses have a future notice period until 1st September 2030 to prepare for participation in this tender.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in taxi services, non-scheduled passenger transport, and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria favouring small and medium-sized enterprises. By participating in this tender, companies can secure long-term contracts and contribute to providing essential transport services for the SEND community within Lincolnshire, potentially leading to business growth and stability. For further engagement, businesses are advised to contact Sandy Carruthers at Lincolnshire County Council.

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Notice Title

School / College Transport - SEND Bridge House Sites - Taxi - BPB000083

Notice Description

SEND Taxi contracts in Lincolnshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbb180d2-a374-424d-aa07-a5353ed577c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d908a1-e453-45d7-a066-bf45b6a4d57c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£238,260 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20305 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 20 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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