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Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Servics in Lancashire

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jan 2026 at 08:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services in Lancashire," classified under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" industry category. The procurement, conducted through a dynamic purchasing system, covers the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process has reached the award stage, with contracts awarded for the period from 1st October 2025 to 31st December 2025. This procurement opportunity was facilitated using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the award status published on 29th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs focused on transportation services, particularly those capable of providing local and school bus services. Given its selective procurement method and the scale of contracts awarded, small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in dynamic and adaptive transport solutions are well-suited to compete. Winning such contracts could enable businesses to establish a substantial foothold in the regional transport service sector and foster long-term growth prospects by partnering with public bodies such as Lancashire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Servics 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 October 2025 to December 2025 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
ocds-b5fd17-1e62dbce-1262-461c-9b62-eaafa981df33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275d8f69-1881-40bd-90f8-ddc76e8ecf86
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 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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