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title: "School / College Transport - SEND Spalding Tulip Academy - Taxi - BPB000136"
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# School / College Transport - SEND Spalding Tulip Academy - Taxi - BPB000136

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a032588-3c70-4e61-8f84-9fda6be35e6f

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has successfully completed the tender process for the procurement of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) transport services for Tulip Academy, under the title "School / College Transport - SEND Spalding Tulip Academy - Taxi - BPB000136". This contract is categorised under the taxi services industry, with additional classifications indicating non-scheduled and specialised road passenger transport services. The procurement method was selective, involving a restricted procedure, and the tender process reached the award stage on 10th July 2025, following the end of the tender period on 9th July 2025. The resulting contract is valued at £2,084,300 and covers services from 4th September 2025 to 31st July 2030 in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and organisations involved in passenger transport services, including those offering specialised transportation for individuals with specific needs. The nature of the contract, emphasising public road and non-scheduled transport, is ideal for companies with a fleet capable of providing reliable, adaptable services. The winning suppliers include 1st Choice Royal Taxis, Smart Cabs, Spalding Taxis Ltd, and Peterborough Chauffeurs Ltd t/a Capital Travel Group, all identified as SMEs. Businesses that can align their offerings with the needs of public sector contracts in educational transport can leverage such tender opportunities to expand their market presence and engage in long-term service commitments.

## Notice

SEND Transport for Tulip Academy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae26fad5-d70c-4ff0-bd43-0a5fd6a63d15 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,084,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,084,300 |
| 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 | LN2 1BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | 1ST CHOICE ROYAL TAXIS; PETERBOROUGH CHAUFFEURS LTD T/A CAPITAL TRAVEL GROUP; SMART CABS; SPALDING TAXIS |

## 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

- 12 Nov 2025 at 17:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae26fad5-d70c-4ff0-bd43-0a5fd6a63d15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae26fad5-d70c-4ff0-bd43-0a5fd6a63d15
  12th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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