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title: "BPB000040 - SEN - Spalding Tulip Academy (Waterside & Springview)/Lincoln St Francis - Closes 22/07/2024"
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# BPB000040 - SEN - Spalding Tulip Academy (Waterside & Springview)/Lincoln St Francis - Closes 22/07/2024

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2956e179-ce2a-4644-94dc-9437d349aefd

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Lincolnshire County Council, titled "BPB000040 - SEN - Spalding Tulip Academy (Waterside & Springview)/Lincoln St Francis", focuses on SEN School Transport in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The project falls under the industry category of taxi services and special-purpose road passenger transport services. The procurement utilised a selective method through a restricted procedure, concluding with the award stage. The tender closed on 22 July 2024, with the contract period spanning from 3 September 2024 to 31 July 2029. The contract holds a value of £883,805.50, with the official award date being 23 July 2024. Key suppliers include Smart Cabs, Acorn Contract and Hire Ltd, Taxi Direct School Transport Ltd, and Waz Vehicle.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for SMEs specialising in transport services, particularly those with expertise in non-scheduled passenger and special-purpose transport. The long-term contract period facilitates sustained revenue streams and business growth for suppliers in the region. Businesses that are agile, have a fleet of hire vehicles with drivers, and are familiar with servicing educational facilities will find this tender particularly beneficial. Additionally, the alignment with regional transport needs can further bolster a supplier's market presence and offer opportunities for expansion within the public sector transport domain.

## Notice

SEN School Transport for Spalding and Lincoln

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c446ea67-cc2f-4a38-9c3b-61d85c007d7d |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £883,805 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £883,805 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE; SMART CABS; TAXI DIRECT SCHOOL TRANSPORT; WAZ VEHICLE |

## 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 20:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c446ea67-cc2f-4a38-9c3b-61d85c007d7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c446ea67-cc2f-4a38-9c3b-61d85c007d7d
  12th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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