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title: "BPB000125 - SEND Taxi - Lincoln Fortuna, Lincoln Athena, Grantham Ambergate"
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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# BPB000125 - SEND Taxi - Lincoln Fortuna, Lincoln Athena, Grantham Ambergate

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c889585e-0826-469c-ab48-8443d86d5b2e

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Lincolnshire County Council, pertains to the public transport sector, with a specific focus on taxi services. The contract titled "BPB000125 - SEND Taxi - Lincoln Fortuna, Lincoln Athena, Grantham Ambergate" falls under the industry category of Taxi services (CPV: 60120000) and involves non-scheduled and special-purpose road passenger transport within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The process followed an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the award being published on 30th July 2025. The contract period is slated to commence on 4th September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in passenger transport services. The contract has been awarded to several suppliers, including Handsome Cabs Ltd and Acorn Contract and Hire Ltd, demonstrating potential for further engagement and partnership in the public transport sector. Businesses with capacity in non-scheduled passenger transport and hire services with drivers would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities facilitated by local government organisations like Lincolnshire County Council. The contract, through its structured and long-term nature, supports sustainable business expansion within the local transport network.

## Notice

SEND

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db28e1e-61a3-4326-832a-0386336247a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | ACORN CONTRACT AND HIRE; CLAPHAM; HANDSOME CABS; HOLBEACH CARS; SPALDING TAXIS; STARLINE TAXI STAMFORD |

## 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

- 30 Jul 2025 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db28e1e-61a3-4326-832a-0386336247a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db28e1e-61a3-4326-832a-0386336247a2
  30th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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