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title: "LCC - Purchase of 16 Seater Minibuses"
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# LCC - Purchase of 16 Seater Minibuses

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ffbd9f0-9e4f-4e7b-b832-29a592506039

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## Summary

The procurement process for purchasing 16 seater minibuses has been managed by Lincolnshire County Council (LCC), based in Lincoln, England. This process is classified under the industry category 'Minibuses' with CPV code '34114400', addressing the local bus service needs across the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs. The contract award date was 1st August 2025, with the contract period commencing on 8th August 2025 and concluding on 1st October 2025. The procurement stage currently reflected is Award, indicating the completion of the tender process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in vehicle manufacturing or supply. The open procurement method provides a fair competitive landscape for SMEs and larger businesses alike, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to expand their business footprint in the transport and automotive sectors. Suppliers with expertise in producing accessible and roadworthy vehicles will find this tender particularly advantageous. The successful bidding process has been concluded with EVM Direct Ltd being awarded the contract, showcasing opportunities for collaboration with local councils and contributing to the enhancement of public services.

## Notice

CallConnect is Lincolnshire County Council's (LCC) demand responsive transport solution (DRT), providing local bus services across the county whilst also supporting education and social care transport. This service is delivered through a fleet of 50 accessible vehicles, 15 of which are 16 seater minibuses. These minibuses are coming to the end of their service life and are in need of replacing to reduce the revenue burden placed on the authority to maintain and service the vehicles to an appropriate road worthy standard.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04e36c30-58a3-40cb-922e-f72e09477fba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,548,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,548,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVM DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04e36c30-58a3-40cb-922e-f72e09477fba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04e36c30-58a3-40cb-922e-f72e09477fba
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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