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title: "BPB000071 - SEND"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6d303f9-3a13-4cc2-8786-7c048ac43be6"
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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-09"
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# BPB000071 - SEND

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6d303f9-3a13-4cc2-8786-7c048ac43be6

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "BPB000071 - SEND". This project involves providing SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) passenger transport services from Grantham to Lincoln St Christopher's. The procurement falls under the taxi services industry category and related non-scheduled and special-purpose passenger transport services. The procurement process followed a selective method under a restricted procedure. The associated contract began on 6th January 2025 and will span until 31st July 2029. Critical dates included the tender period ending on 18th November 2024 and the award date of 19th November 2024. The contract's total value amounts to £203,481.45.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in passenger transport services, such as taxi providers. The long-term contract duration provides a stable revenue stream, making it highly advantageous for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises). These businesses are well-suited to compete given their capacity for providing specialised and non-scheduled transport services tailored to the needs of SEND passengers. Engaging in such public contracts can significantly enhance the business’s market presence and credibility.

## Notice

SN-986, SEND passenger transport from Grantham to Lincoln St Christophers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d42d925-7993-45db-8ded-b8d620c86018 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £203,481 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £203,481 |
| 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 | LN2 1BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HANDSOME CABS |

## 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

- 9 Apr 2025 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d42d925-7993-45db-8ded-b8d620c86018

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d42d925-7993-45db-8ded-b8d620c86018
  9th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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