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title: "BFC002 - BEST FUTURES"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c81697ac-abb1-494c-bbbb-4fdcd03d774a"
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buyer: "NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# BFC002 - BEST FUTURES

Buyer: NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c81697ac-abb1-494c-bbbb-4fdcd03d774a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "BFC002 - BEST FUTURES" was initiated by North East Lincolnshire Borough Council and pertains to the industry category of taxi services, classified under CPV code 60120000. This contract is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with the award announced on 27th April 2026. The procurement method deployed was selective, specifically a restricted procedure, and the procurement stage ended on 24th April 2026. The contract period spans from 28th April to 31st July 2026, creating a provision for a potential extension. The council, headquartered in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, aims at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE). The awarded supplier is "links", a large-scale taxi service entity.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in transport services within the Yorkshire and Humber region. SMEs and VCSE organisations stand to benefit from the tailored service demands of the local council, fostering expansion through a structured contract with clear timelines. The involvement of established procurement methods like the restricted procedure indicates a focused selection process, making it ideal for well-prepared businesses poised to deliver reliable taxi services. As the award has been granted, those in similar sectors should consider developing proposals and capabilities that meet such criteria to compete effectively in future opportunities presented by governmental bodies like North East Lincolnshire Borough Council.

## Notice

246 days x 62 (optional 12 month ext)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5312bbca-79ae-49f2-aeba-42d0f760183f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,252 |
| 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 | NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN31 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | West Marsh |
| Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5312bbca-79ae-49f2-aeba-42d0f760183f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5312bbca-79ae-49f2-aeba-42d0f760183f
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104736&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103294
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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