Official UK procurement notice
Taxi Services · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (Central government)·Consortium: 3 public authorities
Sectors: Transport & Passenger Services (60) Delivery: East Midlands (UKF3)
Published estimate£4,588,649total for 3 lots · £5,506,367 inc. VAT · 3 value updates
Submissions closed 17 Oct 2025awarded 9 Jan 2026
Awarded to 24 x 7 Ltd +6 more12 awards
Contract term 4 yrsends 1 Feb 2030 · up to 1 Feb 2032 with extensions · starts 2 Feb 2026
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionTaxi Services to transport patients, relatives and Authority employees and/or agents as well as transferring assets including equipment, records and samples
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 28 Feb 2029, 23:59 GMT.
- How the procedure runs: Taxi Services to transport patients, relatives and Authority employees and/or agents as well as transferring assets including equipment, records and samples
CPV: Taxi services
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value (£4,588,649 together) · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1West Lindsey & North KestevenAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,529,550
LOT 1 – West Lindsey & North Kesteven (this Lot also includes Ironstone Centre in North Lincolnshire)
Lot #2East Lindsey & BostonAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,529,550
LOT 2 – East Lindsey & Boston (this Lot also includes Quayside Medical Centre in North East Lincolnshire)
Lot #3South Kesteven & South HollandAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,529,550
LOT 3 – South Kesteven & South Holland
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
How bids were scored · same split on all 3 lots
Published award criteria (2)
- Price: 40%
- Quality: 60% Quality
What this means for your bid
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 28 Feb 2029
- First published
- 29 Apr 2025, 15:31 BST
- Last source update
- 26 Feb 2026, 15:33 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 6 Jan 2026
- Authority reference
C355974- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-043120- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-050966Find a Tender- Contract terms summary
As per the tender documentation
- How it runs
Taxi Services to transport patients, relatives and Authority employees and/or agents as well as transferring assets including equipment, records and samples
How it was run
Official noticeRun through: Atamis legacy domain (health-family.force.com) · Who buys & how to bid on Atamis
Access & registration note: Legacy Salesforce domain still used in notices — use the current Atamis portal · this portal address is a legacy domain; the operator has migrated
- Submission deadline
- 17 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 5 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
The Tendering Portal can be accessed via the link: health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ↗
All communications (including submission of Tenders) should be carried out via the e-Tendering Portal. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted full direct access, free of charge via the e-Tendering Portal. To access this opportunity you will need to register at health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ↗ as a Supplier and search for the opportunity C377599.
To respond to this Invitation to Tender, Bidders must register on the portal, log in, complete the tender response documents and submit them via the e-tendering portal.
Timeline
29 Apr 2025 → 26 Feb 2026 · 11 dates- Planning notice published29 Apr 2025, 15:31 BST
- Market engagement24 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust and Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are holding taxi supplier engagement days due to the re-tender of the taxi procurement. They are being held on the below dates and times:
- 29th May 2025, Grantham & District Hospital
- 30th May 2025, Pilgrim Hospital Boston
- 4th June 2025, Lincoln County Hospital Please email [email protected] confirming your attendance and which event you can attend.
- Tender notice published25 Jul 2025, 12:43 BST
- Next notice expected25 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
- Clarification questions by5 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline371 days ago17 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by289 days ago6 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent287 days ago9 Jan 2026
- Standstill ends274 days ago21 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts263 days ago2 Feb 2026
- Latest notice published239 days ago26 Feb 2026, 15:33 GMT
Notice history
16 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Apr 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published29 Apr 2025, 15:31 BSTUK2
- Pipeline notice published19 May 2025, 14:52 BSTUK1
- Published value updated to £8,778,40119 May 2025, 14:52 BSTwas £8,650,000
- Status changed to planned19 May 2025, 14:52 BST
- Preliminary market engagement notice published24 Jul 2025, 10:35 BSTUK2
- Published value updated to £8,650,00024 Jul 2025, 10:35 BSTwas £8,778,401
- Tender notice published25 Jul 2025, 12:43 BSTUK4
- Published value updated to £4,588,64925 Jul 2025, 12:43 BSTwas £8,650,000
- Status changed to active25 Jul 2025, 12:43 BST
- Procurement method changed25 Jul 2025, 12:43 BST
- Deadline published: 17 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST25 Jul 2025, 12:43 BST
- Contract award notice published12 Jan 2026, 10:48 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete12 Jan 2026, 10:48 GMT
- Contract signature expected29 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract details notice published26 Feb 2026, 15:33 GMTUK7
- Buyer details updated26 Feb 2026, 15:33 GMT
Published amendments (1)
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Routine re-releases (6)
- 2025-07: 1 release · 24 Jul 2025
- 2025-05: 1 release · 19 May 2025
- 2025-04: 1 release · 29 Apr 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecastAwards 12
Awarded value Not summedeach provider’s award repeats the list or panel total
Bids received 17
Named bidders 7published on the award notice
Contracts signed 6latest 8 Feb 2026
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 2 · East Lindsey & Boston4 awards | |||
| Acorn Contract Hire LimitedSME2 Feb 2026 – 1 Feb 2030 · up to 1 Feb 2032Extensions: Can be extended by 2 x 12 month periods | £4,588,649same award published again · counted once | 9 Jan 2026standstill to 21 Jan 2026 | Standstill |
| Nick's Taxis of Boston LtdSME2 Feb 2026 – 1 Feb 2030 · up to 1 Feb 2032Extensions: Can be extended by 2 x 12 month periods | £4,588,649same award published again · counted once | 9 Jan 2026standstill to 21 Jan 2026 | Standstill |
| Acorn Contract Hire LimitedSME | £4,588,649 † | — | Awarded |
| Nick's Taxis of Boston LtdSME | £4,588,649 † | — | Awarded |
| Across several lots8 awards | |||
| 24 x 7 Ltd2 Feb 2026 – 1 Feb 2030 · up to 1 Feb 2032Extensions: Can be extended by 2 x 12 month periods | £4,588,649 | 9 Jan 2026standstill to 21 Jan 2026 | Standstill |
| Mark's Transport Group Limited2 Feb 2026 – 1 Feb 2030 · up to 1 Feb 2032Extensions: Can be extended by 2 x 12 month periods | £4,588,649same award published again · counted once | 9 Jan 2026standstill to 21 Jan 2026 | Standstill |
| DG Private Hire Ltd2 Feb 2026 – 1 Mar 2030 · up to 1 Feb 2032Extensions: Can be extended by 2 x 12 month periods | £4,588,649 | 9 Jan 2026standstill to 21 Jan 2026 | Standstill |
| LCN Contract & Hire Ltd2 Feb 2026 – 1 Feb 2030 · up to 1 Feb 2032Extensions: Can be extended by 2 x 12 month periods | £4,588,649same award published again · counted once | 9 Jan 2026standstill to 21 Jan 2026 | Standstill |
| 24 x 7 Ltd, LuxLift Ltdjoint award2 Feb 2026 – 1 Feb 2030 · up to 1 Feb 2032Extensions: Can be extended by 2 x 12 month periods | £4,588,649 | 9 Jan 2026 | Awarded |
| LCN Contract & Hire Ltd | £4,588,649 † | — | Awarded |
| LuxLift Ltd | £4,588,649 † | — | Awarded |
| Mark's Transport Group Limited | £4,588,649 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Taxi Services · Acorn Contract Hire LimitedSME
- Signed
- 8 Feb 2026
- Value
- £4,588,649
- Period
- 9 Feb 2026 – 8 Feb 2030 · up to 8 Feb 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Can be extended by 2 x 12 month periods
3 agreed KPIs: On Time · Reports Received · Complaints Outcomes
- On Time, Taxi companies will arrive at the Trust on time 95% of the time.
- Reports Received, Reports received in full as required by the specification dates
- Complaints Outcomes, Complaints to be fully investigated in writing and concluded within 7 working days 95% of the itme.
Taxi Services · LCN Contract & Hire Ltd
- Signed
- 8 Feb 2026
- Value
- £4,588,649
- Period
- 9 Feb 2026 – 8 Feb 2030 · up to 8 Feb 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Can be extended by 2 x 12 month periods
3 agreed KPIs: On Time · Reports Received · Complaints Outcomes
- On Time, Taxi companies will arrive at the Trust on time 95% of the time.
- Reports Received, Reports received in full as required by the specification dates
- Complaints Outcomes, Complaints to be fully investigated in writing and concluded within 7 working days 95% of the itme.
Taxi Services · LuxLift Ltd
- Signed
- 8 Feb 2026
- Value
- £4,588,649
- Period
- 9 Feb 2026 – 8 Feb 2030 · up to 8 Feb 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Can be extended by 2 x 12 month periods
3 agreed KPIs: On Time · Reports Received · Complaints Outcomes
- On Time, Taxi companies will arrive at the Trust on time 95% of the time.
- Reports Received, Reports received in full as required by the specification dates
- Complaints Outcomes, Complaints to be fully investigated in writing and concluded within 7 working days 95% of the time.
Taxi Services · 24 x 7 Ltd, LuxLift Ltd
- Signed
- 8 Feb 2026
- Value
- £4,588,649
- Period
- 9 Feb 2026 – 8 Feb 2030 · up to 8 Feb 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Can be extended by 2 x 12 month periods
3 agreed KPIs: On Time · Reports Received · Complaints Outcomes
- On Time, Taxi companies will arrive at the Trust on time 95% of the time.
- Reports Received, Reports received in full as required by the specification dates
- Complaints Outcomes, Complaints to be fully investigated in writing and concluded within 7 working days 95% of the time.
Taxi Services · Mark's Transport Group Limited
- Signed
- 8 Feb 2026
- Value
- £4,588,649
- Period
- 9 Feb 2026 – 8 Feb 2030 · up to 8 Feb 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Can be extended by 2 x 12 month periods
3 agreed KPIs: Taxi Services · Reports Received · Complaints Outcomes
- Taxi Services, Taxi companies will arrive at the Trust on time 95% of the time.
- Reports Received, Reports received in full as required by the specification dates
- Complaints Outcomes, Complaints to be fully investigated in writing and concluded within 7 working days 95% of the time.
Taxi Services · Nick's Taxis of Boston LtdSME
- Signed
- 8 Feb 2026
- Value
- £4,588,649
- Period
- 9 Feb 2026 – 8 Feb 2030 · up to 8 Feb 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Can be extended by 2 x 12 month periods
3 agreed KPIs: On Time · Reports Received · Complaints Outcomes
- On Time, Taxi companies will arrive at the Trust on time 95% of the time.
- Reports Received, Reports received in full as required by the specification dates
- Complaints Outcomes, Complaints to be fully investigated in writing and concluded within 7 working days 95% of the time.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · West Lindsey & North Kesteven | 5final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 · East Lindsey & Boston | 7final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 3 · South Kesteven & South Holland | 5final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- won24x7 · East of England · all lots
- wonAcorn Contract & Hire LtdSME · East Midlands · 2
- wonMark's Transport Group Ltd · East Midlands · all lots
- wonNick's Taxis of Boston LtdSME · East Midlands · 2
- wonD.G. Private Hire Limited · East Midlands · all lots
- wonLCN Contract & Hire Ltd · East Midlands · all lots
- wonLuxLift Ltd · East Midlands · all lots
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation TrustContracting authorityPublic authority - central government
- United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustContracting authorityPublic authority - central government
Bidders & participating suppliers
7 commercial parties on the notice- 24x7 LtdAwarded supplier
- Acorn Contract & Hire LtdAwarded supplier
- D.G. Private Hire LimitedAwarded supplier
- LCN Contract & Hire LtdAwarded supplier
- LuxLift LtdAwarded supplier
- Mark's Transport Group LtdAwarded supplier
- Nick's Taxis of Boston LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (17)
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