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title: "BPB000179 - South - PSV"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# BPB000179 - South - PSV

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a14a0e93-348f-42c3-981d-76596643f0a9

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by Lincolnshire County Council, titled "BPB000179 - South - PSV," involved the award stage, which was completed using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure (above threshold). The contract services cover road transport services, specifically school transport routes from Sutton St Edmunds and Tydd St Giles to Spalding Schools, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract commenced on 23rd February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2031. The formal award was made on 29th January 2026, with the announcement published on 9th June 2026. Two suppliers were selected: W. H. Fowler & Sons (Coaches) Ltd and GDS 2016 Ltd, with contract values of £377,340 and £422,025, respectively.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in public road transport services, particularly those capable of providing special-purpose transport operations such as school routes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in hiring passenger transport vehicles and providing drivers are especially well-suited to compete for similar contracts. By engaging in such procurement processes, businesses can not only expand their client base and revenue streams but also strengthen their market presence in the public sector transport industry within the UK. The contract's multiple categories, including taxi and parcel transport services, suggest potential for diverse business growth opportunities.

## Notice

MS-4123 - Sutton St Edmunds to Spalding Schools MS-4127 - Tydd St Giles to Spalding Schools

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260320dd-927d-4680-bea9-4c7a988ecec3 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £799,365 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | GDS 2016; W. H. FOWLER & SONS (COACHES |

## 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

- 9 Jun 2026 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260320dd-927d-4680-bea9-4c7a988ecec3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260320dd-927d-4680-bea9-4c7a988ecec3
  9th June 2026 - 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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