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title: "LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000124 - North"
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# LCC Transport Services - BPB - School Transport - SEND Schools - Taxi - BPB000124 - North

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85b4c703-f23b-4a34-84c4-150a512062c2

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of school transport services, specifically targeting SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) schools. The contract, valued at £1,615,815.10, falls under the industry category of taxi services and includes related services, such as non-scheduled passenger transport and special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The contract was awarded under a restricted procedure, with the procurement stage marked as 'Award'. The services will be provided in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period stretching from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030. The tender was concluded on 25th June 2025, with the awarded contract officially published on 11th July 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs and other businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport and taxis. With multiple suppliers involved, including Handsome Cabs Ltd and Acorn Contract and Hire Ltd, the tender accommodates diverse business sizes and capabilities. Companies in this sector can leverage the contract to expand their operations, enhance service delivery to educational institutions, and strengthen their market presence in the East Midlands. The focus on transport services for SEND schools also means that providers with expertise in catering to particular educational and geographic needs may find this contract particularly beneficial in terms of growth and service development.

## Notice

SN-2332 Witham St Hughs (via Metheringham) to Horncastle St. Lawrence SN-2339 Normanby-by-Spital (via Market Rasen) to Horncastle St Lawrence SN-2346 Croxby to Trent View College SN-2347 Sutton on Sea to Cambridge Park Academy SN-2354 Gainsborough to Demeter House, Scunthorpe SN-2355 Louth to Demeter House, Scunthorpe SN-2360 Market Rasen to Robert Holme Academy SN-2367 Scotter to Robert Holme Academy SN-2323 Boston to Horncastle St. Lawrence SN-2327 Sleaford & Lincoln to Horncastle St. Lawrence SN-2430 Nettleton to Louth St Bernards SN-2431 Market Rasen to Louth St Bernards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5703290c-6747-4529-896a-3204a2feb51b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,615,815 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | 24X7; ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE; CENTRAL CARS SKEGNESS; D&T TAXIS; G-CARS; HANDSOME CABS; S&T CARS; SCARTHO CARS; WATAXIS |

## 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

- 11 Jul 2025 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5703290c-6747-4529-896a-3204a2feb51b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5703290c-6747-4529-896a-3204a2feb51b
  11th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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