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title: "School/College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000172"
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# School/College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000172

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78b2a5c5-cb42-4117-b599-a8b25402b695

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "School/College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000172" contract, which falls under the industry category of road transport services. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract, awarded on 3rd November 2025 and published on 20th November 2025, covers the period from 5th January 2026 to 31st July 2028. Key locations served include various routes across the East Midlands, United Kingdom, such as Pinchbeck, Chapel Hill, Boston, Grantham, and Spalding. This procurement was specifically aimed at ensuring transportation for school and college attendees requiring special needs transport services.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses in the road transport sector, particularly those offering passenger transport services suitable for special needs and educational transport requirements. The contract has been awarded to multiple suppliers, including Acorn Contract and Hire Ltd, Clapham Contract Hire, and 24x7 Ltd, indicating the potential for both large-scale and SME businesses to succeed in such tenders. Given the inclusive approach for SMEs and VCSEs highlighted in the procurement, businesses in these categories may find opportunities for growth in future tenders with Lincolnshire County Council by specialising in tailored transport solutions for educational institutions.

## Notice

SN-3631 - Pinchbeck (via Folkingham) to The Place Independent School SN-3630 - Chapel Hill to Lincoln Athena SN-3589 - Boston to Kisimul (Swinderby) SN-3590 - Grantham to Bridge House (Upper) SN-3593 - Grantham to Kirton Oakwood SN-3592 - Spalding to Kirkstone House

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ab7ca6b-326a-4618-96f9-6a0521a0f02d |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £467,688 |
| 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 | 24X7; ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE; CLAPHAM CONTRACT HIRE |

## 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

- 20 Nov 2025 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ab7ca6b-326a-4618-96f9-6a0521a0f02d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ab7ca6b-326a-4618-96f9-6a0521a0f02d
  20th November 2025 - 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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