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Notice of Award of Contracts from the Council's Provision of Passenger Transport Services - Dynamic Purchasing System from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 May 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has concluded the award stage of its procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, as part of a Dynamic Purchasing System, covering the period from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" within the services sector. The contracts are specifically aimed at the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contracting process has been completed, and the contract period extends from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029. The process utilised a Dynamic Purchasing System, offering flexibility in supplier selection throughout the contract duration, indicating a preference for varied and potentially innovative solutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Companies involved in passenger transport or related logistics services will find this contract beneficial as it allows them to engage with a large public sector organisation over a prolonged period. The framework of a Dynamic Purchasing System permits ongoing competition and the possibility for new suppliers to join at any point, thereby fostering an inclusive and competitive business environment. The open nature of this procurement method is particularly advantageous for businesses aiming to scale or diversify their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Notice of Award of Contracts from the Council's Provision of Passenger Transport Services - Dynamic Purchasing System from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025

Notice Description

Notice of Award of Contracts from the Council's Provision of Passenger Transport Services - Dynamic Purchasing System from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2661c645-ad19-4a71-8fd7-28102361c585
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7751c5f1-8290-45ec-9710-2e0a3a0fd295
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Dynamic Purchasing System
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 - SEE HTTPS:// WWW.LANCASHIRE.GOV.UK/BUSINESS/TENDERS-AN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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