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title: "BPB - SEND - Fortuna & Athena - Closing Date 08/07/24, 8am"
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# BPB - SEND - Fortuna & Athena - Closing Date 08/07/24, 8am

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-111b1d3e-4b84-4fb2-88e5-fc7a9716f2c9

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has awarded a tender titled "BPB - SEND - Fortuna & Athena" under the taxi services category, with a focus on special-purpose and non-scheduled passenger transport. The tender involves services in England, United Kingdom, and the procurement was conducted through a restricted procedure. The tender period closed on 8th July 2024, with the contract running from 4th September 2024 to 31st July 2027. The awarded suppliers are Acorn Contract and Hire Ltd and Spalding Taxis Ltd, with the contract valued at £243,960.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in the passenger transport sector, particularly those offering specialised services such as SEND transport. Businesses capable of providing reliable and flexible transport solutions will find this contract beneficial. Additionally, the three-year contract duration supports long-term business growth and stability for the successful suppliers.

## Notice

SEND Transport - 20516 & 20517

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f04e10-a2c6-43ca-a19f-0cc2575b2758 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £243,960 |
| 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 1YL |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE; SPALDING TAXIS |

## 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

- 28 Oct 2024 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f04e10-a2c6-43ca-a19f-0cc2575b2758

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f04e10-a2c6-43ca-a19f-0cc2575b2758
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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