Provision of SEND School and College Transport Services in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of SEND School and College Transport Services in Lincolnshire
Awarded 01 Dec 2025
Awarded01 Dec 2025
Value£467,688.80
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 4y 9mo5y 8mo term, 16% elapsed
Awarded 1 Dec 2025Expires 30 July 2031
About
Lincolnshire County Council awarded a contract to Acorn Contract and Hire Ltd, Clapham Contract Hire, and 24x7 Ltd for the provision of school and college transport services for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The contract covers multiple routes, including Pinchbeck (via Folkingham) to The Place Independent School, Chapel Hill to Lincoln Athena, Boston to Kisimul (Swinderby), Grantham to Bridge House (Upper), Grantham to Kirton Oakwood, and Spalding to Kirkstone House.
The total contract value is £467,688.8.
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Won by Acorn Contract and Hire Ltd,Clapham Contract Hire,24x7 Ltd · Lincolnshire County Council
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