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title: "DPS000102 - SEND Bourne Willoughby"
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# DPS000102 - SEND Bourne Willoughby

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21ad2d76-b5d3-4da2-8376-115e9de818d2

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## Summary

This public procurement process, managed by Lincolnshire County Council, concerns the procurement of educational travel services for SEND passengers within Lincolnshire. The contract, titled "DPS000102 - SEND Bourne Willoughby", falls under the industry category of taxi services and is classified under complementary categories such as non-scheduled and special-purpose road passenger-transport services. This process utilised a restricted procurement method and is now in the award stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 3rd July 2024 and the contract starting from 4th September 2024 to 31st July 2031. The services are to be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those with experience in managing transportation for special educational needs passengers. Given the long-term nature of the contract, spanning almost seven years, it provides a stable revenue stream for the successful suppliers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as evidenced by the awarding of the contract to Smart Cabs and 1st Choice Royal Taxis, both of which are SMEs. This presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their services in the public sector transport industry.

## Notice

Educational travel for SEND passengers in Lincolnshire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/259a7491-1e2d-495a-9e68-9361f0235b2e |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,354,510 |
| 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 | LN2 1BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | 1ST CHOICE ROYAL TAXIS; SMART CABS |

## 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

- 27 Nov 2024 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/259a7491-1e2d-495a-9e68-9361f0235b2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/259a7491-1e2d-495a-9e68-9361f0235b2e
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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