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title: "BPB000046 - SEND schools"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# BPB000046 - SEND schools

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c582e31f-466b-4460-8772-11f94ab340c4

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "BPB000046 - SEND schools" under the award stage. The tender pertains to Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) passengers transportation services in Lincolnshire. Falling within the industry classification of taxi services and other related passenger transport services, this contract is crucial for ensuring safe and reliable transport for SEND students. The procurement was executed through a selective, restricted procedure. The contract period spans from 4th September 2024 to 31st July 2029, covering the East Midlands region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in passenger transportation. Successful bidders, including Handsome Cabs Ltd, Marks Specialised Transport, and Acorn contract and hire ltd, will benefit from the stable, long-term contract and the substantial award value of £397,710. Companies with strengths in non-scheduled and special-purpose road transport services are well-suited to capitalise on this opportunity. The involvement of multiple SMEs underscores the potential for smaller businesses to leverage similar contracts for growth and service diversification.

## Notice

Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) Passengers Transportation in Lincolnshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64bec068-5009-4d9a-be6c-6e4d58e2c40c |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £397,710 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE; HANDSOME CABS; MARKS SPECIALISED TRANSPORT |

## 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 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64bec068-5009-4d9a-be6c-6e4d58e2c40c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64bec068-5009-4d9a-be6c-6e4d58e2c40c
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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