Award

Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services in Lancashire

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2026 at 14:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council, located in Preston, England, has completed the procurement process for the provision of local bus services and school bus services across Lancashire. The procurement, classified under the transport services industry category, utilised a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) with contracts awarded on a call-off basis. Covering the period from January to March 2026, the procurement process is now in the award stage, with the final contracts having been active since 1 October 2025. The award notice for these contracts was published on 21 April 2026. Businesses are advised to explore further details on the Lancashire County Council's procurement webpage.

With contracts valued at GBP 1, the arrangement forms part of a quarterly contract award notice, offering flexible opportunities for service providers, especially SMEs, to gain a foothold in the bus services sector within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender represents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, as they can participate in the DPS regularly. The procurement method encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises that can meet the dynamic needs of bus service provision across Lancashire. Interested businesses should assess their capabilities in transport services management to leverage this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services in Lancashire

Notice Description

The price indicated is indicative only as this is a quarterly contract award notice, contracts have been awarded under a Dynamic Purchasing System. Details of all contracts awarded during quarter three covering the period January 2026 to March 2026 can be found at: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/lps-corp-provision-of-local-bus-services-and-school-bus-services-dynamic-purchasing-system/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13c9269a-02ba-40af-a53d-a9e2f50c68af
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIOUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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