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title: "School Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000164"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47044178-2c63-4c07-9e74-c314a82d6a8e"
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# School Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000164

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47044178-2c63-4c07-9e74-c314a82d6a8e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of School Transport for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) using taxi services has been completed by Lincolnshire County Council. The contract, titled "School Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000164," specifically supports Lincoln St Francis Special School in Lincoln, East Midlands, United Kingdom. This service falls under the industry category of 'Taxi services' with additional classifications such as 'Non-scheduled passenger transport' and 'Special-purpose road passenger-transport services.' The procurement was conducted using a selective method, described as a 'Restricted procedure,' with a tender end date of 19th August 2025, and the contract will span from 4th September 2025 to 31st July 2030. The contract, valued at GBP 284,050, was awarded to Amvale Medical Transport Limited, an SME supplier, and the award was published on 4th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and organisations involved in SEND and transport services to expand their operations within the public sector. Businesses skilled in providing reliable and specialised transportation services, particularly those capable of tailoring services to meet the needs of vulnerable groups, would find this contract advantageous. The nature of the contract, with a substantial length and established partnership with a local council like Lincolnshire County Council, ensures continued business prospects and community engagement opportunities. The procurement approach also signals potential suitability for organisations with a focus on social value, including VCSEs, looking to enhance their portfolios in service delivery to the public sector.

## Notice

SEND Educational Transport to Lincoln St Francis Special School - 1 route

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71346a50-9a92-46ce-bb24-2321b9ae9d7d |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £284,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £284,050 |
| 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 1XX |
| 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 | AMVALE MEDICAL TRANSPORT |

## 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

- 4 Nov 2025 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71346a50-9a92-46ce-bb24-2321b9ae9d7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71346a50-9a92-46ce-bb24-2321b9ae9d7d
  4th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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