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title: "BPB000161 - SEND Taxi - Kirkby-in-Ashfield to Lincoln Athena"
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# BPB000161 - SEND Taxi - Kirkby-in-Ashfield to Lincoln Athena

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9176b167-85ba-40a2-8275-500fc9ecb8fa

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Taxi services, specifically from Kirkby-in-Ashfield to Lincoln Athena. This procurement process falls under the services category within the transportation industry, notably focusing on taxi and passenger transport services. The procurement was conducted using a selective, restricted procedure, which concluded with an award on 20th August 2025. The contract period runs from 4th September 2025 to 31st July 2030, with the services intended to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The total value of the awarded contract is £246,050, emphasizing its significance for local transportation services.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialized in non-scheduled passenger transport and special-purpose road passenger services. The awarded supplier, Acorn Contract and Hire Ltd, exemplifies the kind of SME that can engage effectively in these procurement opportunities. Businesses capable of providing tailored transport solutions, especially those accommodating the unique needs of SEND, stand to benefit significantly by meeting such specific requirements highlighted in the tender process.

## Notice

SEND Transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977bda64-87a1-46d1-9585-e68f0bd740f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £246,050 |
| 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 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE |

## 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

- 10 Sep 2025 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977bda64-87a1-46d1-9585-e68f0bd740f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977bda64-87a1-46d1-9585-e68f0bd740f4
  10th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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