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title: "DEMAND RESPONSIVE TRANSPORT (DRT)"
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# DEMAND RESPONSIVE TRANSPORT (DRT)

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de9f9ab2-e65f-4951-8be3-af85b164795a

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Lincolnshire County Council, is for the provision of a Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) system. This project falls under the industry category of special-purpose road passenger-transport services and will be conducted in the East Midlands, UK. The award stage of the procurement was completed on 25th February 2026. The contracting process used a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement (G-Cloud 14). Key dates include the tender period, which ended on 23rd February 2026, and the contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The total value of the awarded contract is £380,250, awarded to Via Technologies Europe B.V., a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) that also qualifies as a voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in transport technology and software solutions. With a contract value of £380,250 spread over three years, businesses that can offer innovative DRT software solutions stand to benefit. The focus on a selective procurement method from a known framework ensures that companies already aligned with G-Cloud 14 may find this opportunity particularly suitable. Businesses capable of providing technologically advanced and user-friendly transport systems will find this tender a promising venture to enhance their market presence and expand their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) System. Call Off via G-Cloud 14

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4d46864-c61f-42a8-be6d-d948b12950bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £380,250 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIA TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4d46864-c61f-42a8-be6d-d948b12950bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4d46864-c61f-42a8-be6d-d948b12950bd
  13th April 2026 - 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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