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title: "School/College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000175"
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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# School/College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000175

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc4e18af-87c8-4b8c-a8a7-3512121a0a22

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "School/College Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000175" contract. This road transport services tender falls under the CPV classification 60100000 and involves various routes transporting students across locations such as Grantham, Lincoln, and Sleaford. The restricted procedure procurement method, which is above the threshold, was used. The tendering process concluded with the contract awarded to multiple suppliers on 21st November 2025, with the contract period starting on 6th January 2026 and running until 31st July 2031. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, having been published on 20th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers involved in road transport services, especially those offering taxi and special-purpose passenger transport services. It is particularly suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs. Companies such as Handsome Cabs, DG Private Hire Ltd, G Cars Lincs Ltd, Wolds Travel Ltd, and Clapham Contract Hire have already been successfully awarded contracts, indicating that businesses equipped to provide reliable and compliant passenger transport solutions stand to benefit greatly from such opportunities, helping them to expand their service offerings and establish a solid presence in the public sector transport domain.

## Notice

8 route : SN-3703 - Grantham to Lincoln Athena SN-3711 - Sleaford to Lincoln St. Christopher's Secondary SN-3712 - Boston to Lincoln St. Christopher's Secondary SN-3713 - North Hykeham to Lincoln St. Christopher's Primary SN-3725 - Grantham to The Newark Orchard School SN-3727 - Market Rasen and Barnetby to St James' School Grimsby SN-3728 - Louth to Learning4life GY SN-3729 - Stamford to The Place Independent School

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff7f7e1c-c7e1-41d5-aee9-8df2fc8f0fcb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | CLAPHAM CONTRACT HIRE; DG PRIVATE HIRE; G CARS LINCS; HANDSOME CABS; WOLDS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60150000 - Passenger transport by animal-drawn vehicles
- 60160000 - Mail transport by road
- 60161000 - Parcel transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
- 60181000 - Hire of trucks with driver
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 60183000 - Hire of vans with driver

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff7f7e1c-c7e1-41d5-aee9-8df2fc8f0fcb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff7f7e1c-c7e1-41d5-aee9-8df2fc8f0fcb
  20th January 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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