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title: "BPB - SEND - Grantham Ambergate, Closing Date 17/06/24, 8am"
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# BPB - SEND - Grantham Ambergate, Closing Date 17/06/24, 8am

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a82b4f13-4f74-4d2a-8f04-f9fbda38bcb0

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## Summary

The procurement process was spearheaded by Lincolnshire County Council and focused on the provision of taxi and special-purpose road passenger-transport services under the title "BPB - SEND - Grantham Ambergate, Closing Date 17/06/24, 8am". This procurement falls under the industry category of taxi services and various road passenger-transport services, applicable to the region of England in the United Kingdom. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, with key dates including a tender closing date of 17 June 2024 and an award date on 18 June 2024. The contract period is set from 3 September 2024 to 31 July 2031, with a total value of £560,880 GBP. The procurement process has now entered the award stage and has been completed.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on transport services. Companies providing taxi and non-scheduled passenger transport, as well as those offering hire of transport vehicles with drivers, would find this tender particularly advantageous. The contract offers an extensive service period, providing long-term stability and an opportunity to establish or strengthen relationships with local authorities such as Lincolnshire County Council. Key suppliers awarded include Acorn Contract and Hire Ltd, Handsome Cabs Ltd, Kyaw Zin, and Optima-WG Ltd, indicating a preference for diverse SME participation. This procurement's emphasis on services for the educational sector (Grantham Ambergate) further underscores the specific nature of the transport requirements and the potential for specialised service providers to thrive.

## Notice

DN727135

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a419536c-69a8-4cf2-8c75-cb30c59c061e |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £560,880 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE; HANDSOME CABS; KYAW ZIN; OPTIMA-WG |

## 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

- 28 Oct 2024 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a419536c-69a8-4cf2-8c75-cb30c59c061e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a419536c-69a8-4cf2-8c75-cb30c59c061e
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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