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title: "BPB000063 - SEN - Spalding Tulip Academy (Springview + Waterside) - Closes 19/08/24 @ 11:00"
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# BPB000063 - SEN - Spalding Tulip Academy (Springview + Waterside) - Closes 19/08/24 @ 11:00

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24898ace-26e7-4e00-b5c5-dd8026a5be32

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the provision of Special Educational Needs (SEN) transport services to Tulip Academy in Spalding has been completed. This contract, managed by Lincolnshire County Council, covers taxi and road transport services under the industry category of passenger transport. Located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, the procurement followed a restricted procedure and went through the tender and award stages until its completion. Key dates include the tender closing on 19th August 2024 and the contract period starting on 3rd September 2024, concluding on 31st July 2029. The total contract value is £344,660 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as it specifically suited these entities. Businesses specialising in providing taxis, non-scheduled passenger transport, and special-purpose road passenger-transport services would be well-equipped to compete for contracts of this nature. The successful suppliers for this contract were Acorn Contract and Hire Ltd, Royal Taxis, and First Choice Transport LTD, suggesting a strong competitive market for transport services in the region.

## Notice

SEN Transport to Tulip Academy Spalding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19d0445e-7f72-4d16-ae60-412284689a47 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £344,660 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £344,660 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE; FIRST CHOICE TRANSPORT; ROYAL 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

- 12 Nov 2025 at 19:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19d0445e-7f72-4d16-ae60-412284689a47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19d0445e-7f72-4d16-ae60-412284689a47
  12th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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