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title: "BPB000180 - Local bus"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# BPB000180 - Local bus

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2df9d0f7-be14-4605-bb26-b1f0524d04df

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## Summary

The procurement process for the tender titled "BPB000180 - Local bus" has reached the Award stage, initiated by Lincolnshire County Council. The contract involves providing road transport services across various routes, including Market Rasen to Grimsby and Lincoln to Newark, among others. The procurement process followed a selective method with a restricted procedure above the threshold. Key dates include the tender process completing on 27th February 2026, with the contract period starting on 7th April 2026 and concluding on 30th April 2026. The procurement is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and primarily targets the services industry category.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in public and special-purpose road transport services. It is particularly suited for SMEs and organisations capable of offering reliable local bus services. Successful tenderers, such as PC Coaches of Lincoln Ltd, Sleafordian Coaches, and Stagecoach East Midlands, highlight the suitability of competitive small to medium-sized enterprises in enhancing local transport networks. Engaging in such contracts can significantly contribute to business growth through long-term service provision and community engagement.

## Notice

E11D - Service 25 - Market Rasen to Grimsby S35S - Service 35 - Holdingham to North Rauceby S73S - Service 73 - Kirkby la Thorpe to Greylees N12D - Service 47 - Lincoln to Newark

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/933c8ce9-c775-47d8-910f-d39c24667fdc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,568 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | PC COACHES OF LINCOLN; SLEAFORDIAN COACHES; STAGECOACH EAST MIDLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60150000 - Passenger transport by animal-drawn vehicles
- 60160000 - Mail transport by road
- 60161000 - Parcel transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
- 60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 60183000 - Hire of vans with driver

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/933c8ce9-c775-47d8-910f-d39c24667fdc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/933c8ce9-c775-47d8-910f-d39c24667fdc
  30th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/
  Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal)

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