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title: "DPS000085 13/12/23/ 11am - SEND Schools (Lincoln & Boston)"
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# DPS000085 13/12/23/ 11am - SEND Schools (Lincoln & Boston)

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22492d5a-2437-4dc2-bae4-99e84cc8cd09

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has concluded the procurement process titled "DPS000085 13/12/23/ 11am - SEND Schools (Lincoln & Boston)" under the industry category of taxi and passenger transport services. The procurement process, which followed a restricted procedure method, ended on 13th December 2023, with services set to commence on 3rd January 2024 and conclude on 31st July 2031. The contract addresses non-scheduled passenger transport, special-purpose road passenger-transport services, and hire of transport vehicles with a driver across England. The total contract value is £3,201,083.20 and was awarded on 14th December 2023. This tender process reached the award stage with multiple suppliers, including AB TAXI SERVICES LTD, Clapham, Acorn contract and hire ltd, among others, being selected.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those offering taxi services and specialised transport for specific needs, like SEND schools. SMEs in the transport sector that can provide reliable and flexible transportation solutions would find this contract highly advantageous for business growth. The lengthy contract period until mid-2031 offers stable and extended business engagement for the selected suppliers, fostering long-term business development and operational certainty.

## Notice

DPS000085

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0af153-6834-4374-a6f6-449b7861353d |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2024 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,201,083 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | AB TAXI SERVICES; ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE; AMVALE MEDICAL TRANSPORT; BOSTON EXPRESS TRAVEL SERVICE; CLAPHAM; FOX TRANSPORTATION GROUP; MARKS SPECIALISED TRANSPORT; OPTIMA-WG; PARKERS TRAVEL |

## 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

- 12 Aug 2024 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0af153-6834-4374-a6f6-449b7861353d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0af153-6834-4374-a6f6-449b7861353d
  12th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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