Award

LPS CORP - Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services in Lancashire - RFQ 15247300

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Apr 2025 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has announced the award of contracts for the provision of local bus services and school bus services across Lancashire, under the title "LPS CORP - Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services in Lancashire - RFQ 15247300". The procurement process falls under the "Transport services (excluding Waste transport)" industry category and is based in the North West of the United Kingdom. This award notice, part of a Dynamic Purchasing System, covers the quarter three period from January 2025 to March 2025. The contracting period for these services will commence on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2030.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector. The Dynamic Purchasing System allows flexibility and encourages a competitive environment for businesses to participate in providing essential transport services within Lancashire. Companies specialising in bus and coach services will find this tender particularly relevant and beneficial to their growth, potentially leading to long-term contracts and increased visibility within the public sector. The procurement process, employing a selective method, ensures that the most suitable providers are chosen to deliver these critical services.

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Notice Title

LPS CORP - Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services in Lancashire - RFQ 15247300

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 2025 to March 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/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8c2d0dd-5a2d-4568-a2ab-5883da7049ca
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

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
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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

MULTIPLE

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