Contract

School / College Transport – SEND – Taxi – BPB000119

  • Lincolnshire County Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-052133

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-031f31

Published 28 August 2025, 4:08pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Lincolnshire County Council

County Offices, Newland

Lincoln

LN1 1YL

Contact

Mr Sandy Carruthers

Email

sandy.carruthers@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1522553090

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKF3 - Lincolnshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

School / College Transport – SEND – Taxi – BPB000119

Reference number

DN779799

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

SEND Taxi contracts in Lincolnshire

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £1,445,052

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2305

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2305 - Taxi (PA) 5 + 1 - Sleaford to Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2308

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2308 - Taxi (PA) 3 +1 - Grantham to Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2312

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2312 - Taxi (PA) 3 +1 - Sleaford to Spalding

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2313

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2313 - Taxi (PA) 3 +1 - Skegness to Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2314

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2314 - Taxi - 4 Seats - long sutton to spalding

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2315

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2315 - Taxi - 4 Seats - Kirton to LES (Nuture)

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2316

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2316 - Taxi (PA) 3 +1 - Skegness to Kirton Oakwood House

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2317

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2317 - Taxi (PA) 3 +1 - crowland to kirton

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2318

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2318 - Taxi (PA) 5 + 1 - Long Sutton (Spalding) to Kirton Oakwood House

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2319

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2319 - Taxi - 4 Seats - Bourne to Kirton Oakwood House

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2320

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2320 - Taxi - 6 Seats - Lincoln to Kirton Oakwood House

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2348

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2348 - Taxi - 4 Seats - Billinghay to Castle Futures, Gainsborough

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2349

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2349 - Taxi (PA) 5 + 1 - Spalding to Castle Futures, Gainsborough

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2350

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2350 - Taxi (PA) 7 +1 - louth to Castle Futures, gainsborough

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2351

Lot No

15

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2351 - Taxi (PA) 3 +1 - Wragby to Castle Futures, Gainsborough

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2356

Lot No

16

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2356 - Taxi (PA) 3 +1 - Lincoln to Castle Futures, Gainsborough

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2357

Lot No

17

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2357 - Taxi - 4 Seats - Spalding - Gosberton - Boston to Sleaford

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

SN-2421

Lot No

18

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

SN-2421 - Taxi (PA) 3 +1 - Grantham to Holton Independent school- Sleaford

two.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion - Name: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2022/S 000-006296


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2305

Lot No

1

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 14

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Smart Cabs

Spalding

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £202,920


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2308

Lot No

2

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 22

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Spalding Taxis Ltd

Spalding

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £85,500


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2312

Lot No

3

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Spalding Taxis Ltd

Spalding

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £74,100


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2313

Lot No

4

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 14

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Acorn Contract & Hire Ltd

Boston

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £107,730


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2314

Lot No

5

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 20

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Peterborough Chauffeurs Ltd ta Capital Travel Group

Peterborough

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH11 - Peterborough
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £88,350


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2315

Lot No

6

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

24x7 Ltd

Stanstead

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £59,052


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2316

Lot No

7

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 16

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Acorn Contract & Hire Ltd

Boston

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £113,240


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2317

Lot No

8

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 14

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Deeping Taxi

Spalding

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £58,900


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2318

Lot No

9

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 13

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Acorn Contract & Hire Ltd

Boston

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £30,210


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2319

Lot No

10

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 23

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Acorn Contract & Hire Ltd

Boston

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £82,840


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2320

Lot No

11

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Acorn Contract & Hire Ltd

Boston

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £83,220


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2348

Lot No

12

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 17

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

24x7 Ltd

Stanstead

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £67,210


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2349

Lot No

13

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 12

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Handsome Cabs Ltd

Lincoln

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £136,230


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2350

Lot No

14

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 14

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

WA Taxis

Grimsby

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £51,300


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2351

Lot No

15

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 11

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Handsome Cabs Ltd

Lincoln

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £30,210


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2356

Lot No

16

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Handsome Cabs Ltd

Lincoln

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £24,510


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2357

Lot No

17

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Smart Cabs

Spalding

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £26,030


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

MS-2421

Lot No

18

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18 August 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 17

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Grantham Taxis (25) Ltd

Grantham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £123,500


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High court of England & Wales

London

Country

United Kingdom