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Contract Award Notice

School / College Transport - SEND Spalding Tulip Academy - Taxi - BPB000136

  • First published: 13 November 2025
  • Last modified: 13 November 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-031f31
Published by:
Lincolnshire County Council
Authority ID:
AA20784
Publication date:
13 November 2025
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Transport to/from Tulip Academy Spalding

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Lincolnshire County Council

Crown House, Grantham Street

Lincoln

LN2 1BD

UK

Contact person: Mr Matt Ruffle

Telephone: +44 1522301117

E-mail: matthew.ruffle2@lincolnshire.gov.uk

NUTS: UKF3

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

School / College Transport - SEND Spalding Tulip Academy - Taxi - BPB000136

Reference number: DN780319

II.1.2) Main CPV code

60120000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Transport to/from Tulip Academy Spalding

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 2 084 300.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

SN-2257 - Boston to Spalding

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF3

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transport to/from Tulip Academy

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

SN-2261 - Frithville to Spalding

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF3

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transport to/from Tulip Academy

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

SN-2265 - Donington to Spalding

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF3

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transport to/from Tulip Academy

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

SN-2267 - Crowland to Spalding

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF3

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transport to/from Tulip Academy

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

SN-2271 - Holbeach to Spalding

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF3

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transport to/from Tulip Academy

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

SN-2272 - Sutton Bridge to Spalding

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF3

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transport to/from Tulip Academy

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

SN-2287 - Deeping St James to Spalding

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF3

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transport to/from Tulip Academy

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

SN-2289 - Pinchbeck to Spalding

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF3

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transport to/from Tulip Academy

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

SN-2627 - Old Leake to Spalding

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF3

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transport to/from Tulip Academy

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

SN-2671 - Gedney Drove End to Spalding

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF3

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transport to/from Tulip Academy

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

SN-2291 - Boston to Spalding

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF3

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transport to/from Tulip Academy

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion: Lowest Cost / Weighting: 100

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

A dynamic purchasing system was set up

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2022/S 000-006296

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: SN-2257

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

1st Choice Royal Taxis

Spalding

UK

NUTS: UKF3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 284 050.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Contract No: SN-2261

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

1st Choice Royal Taxis

Spalding

UK

NUTS: UKF3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 284 050.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Contract No: SN-2265

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Smart Cabs

Spalding

UK

NUTS: UKF3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 215 650.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Contract No: SN-2267

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Smart Cabs

Spalding

UK

NUTS: UKF3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 228 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Contract No: SN-2271

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 17

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Smart Cabs

Spalding

UK

NUTS: UKF3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 145 350.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Contract No: SN-2272

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Smart Cabs

Spalding

UK

NUTS: UKF3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 172 900.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Contract No: SN-2287

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 25

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Spalding Taxis

Spalding

UK

NUTS: UKF3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 104 500.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 8

Contract No: SN-2289

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Smart Cabs

Spalding

UK

NUTS: UKF3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 148 200.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 9

Contract No: SN-2627

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 16

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Spalding Taxis

Spalding

UK

NUTS: UKF3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 156 750.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 10

Contract No: SN-2671

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Spalding Taxis

Spalding

UK

NUTS: UKF3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 140 600.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 11

Contract No: SN-2291

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10/07/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 10

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Peterborough Chauffuers Ltd

Peterborough

UK

NUTS: UKF3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 204 250.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales

London

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

12/11/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
60120000 Taxi services Road transport services
60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Transport and Related Services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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Main contact:
matthew.ruffle2@lincolnshire.gov.uk
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Other contact:
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