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title: "School Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000140"
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# School Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000140

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07ccce6e-81f2-4ef1-8a03-0f822de16612

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "School Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000140" contract, concerning Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) educational transport services. The procurement falls under the taxi services industry category and covers various SEND educational establishments across the East Midlands, United Kingdom. Utilising an open procurement method, the tender was awarded on 18th July 2025, with the contract effective from 3rd September 2025 until 31st July 2030. The total contract value is £1,933,335.50, indicating a substantial investment in non-scheduled and special-purpose passenger transport services.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in passenger transport services. The contract encourages participation from SMEs, making it particularly accessible to small and medium enterprises within the region. Companies that provide services such as taxi operations, passenger transport, or hire of transport vehicles with drivers are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The engagement of multiple suppliers, such as Starline Taxi Stamford Limited and East Midlands Transfers Ltd, highlights the collaborative opportunities available for businesses in this sector.

## Notice

SEND Educational Transport - 13 routes - various SEND Educational establishments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3cebe4-4ceb-4dd8-a992-4f22dcc778fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,933,335 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,933,335 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | 1ST CHOICE ROYAL TAXIS; ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE; EAST MIDLANDS TRANSFERS; FOSDYKE CAB; HANDSOME CABS; HELLO CARZ; ROYAL TAXIS; SMART CABS; STARLINE TAXI STAMFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### 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

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3cebe4-4ceb-4dd8-a992-4f22dcc778fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3cebe4-4ceb-4dd8-a992-4f22dcc778fd
  14th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

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