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title: "BPB000173 - North - Taxi"
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# BPB000173 - North - Taxi

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b879c2f3-01a0-47bf-a6a4-b3cdbeb3cafc

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "BPB000173 - North - Taxi" has been initiated and completed by Lincolnshire County Council, located in Lincoln, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of hire of passenger cars with driver, specifically targeting road transport services, including taxi services. The restricted procedure above threshold was employed, allowing for selective engagement of potential suppliers. The tender stage ended on 4 November 2025, with contracts being awarded on 7 November 2025. The procurement focuses on various routes across the East Midlands, all services commencing from 6 January 2026 and running through to 31 December 2028.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for organisations specialising in passenger transport services to enhance their business portfolio in the region. The procurement was favourable to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), enabling them to compete effectively in securing routes across key locations. Companies with a solid footing in road transport services, particularly those adaptable to the unique needs of public transport services and specialised taxi operations, would find this procurement particularly suited to their growth strategies. The awarded contracts, involving businesses like DG Private Hire Ltd and Direct Cars (Lincoln) LTD, underline the potential for lucrative and sustainable business engagements in this sector.

## Notice

MS-3466 - North Hykeham to Lincoln MS-3472 - Saxilby to Lincoln MS-3473 - Sutton on Sea to Lincoln MS-3558 - East Barkwith to Grimsby MS-3559 - Louth to Grimsby MS-3560 - Usselby to North Kelsey MS-3616 - Burton Waters to Lincoln MS-3621 - Lincoln Birchwood to Lincoln MS-3627 - Lincoln to Lincoln MS-3632 - Sleaford to Lincoln MS-3633 - Boston to Wragby MS-3562 - Louth to Grimsby MS-3563 - Waddington to Lincoln

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa70cc2-440b-476d-9175-2ad63f9cab26 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,665 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | DG PRIVATE HIRE; DIRECT CARS (LINCOLN; G CARS LINCS; HANDSOME CABS |

## 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

- 19 Dec 2025 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa70cc2-440b-476d-9175-2ad63f9cab26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa70cc2-440b-476d-9175-2ad63f9cab26
  19th December 2025 - 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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