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Notice of Award of Contracts from the Council's Provision of Passenger Transport Services - Dynamic Purchasing System from 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has concluded the award phase of its procurement process, focusing on the provision of passenger transport services utilising a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, classified under CPV code 60170000, pertains to hiring passenger vehicles with drivers and is geographically centred in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This service contract will span from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2029. The procurement process, now complete, followed the "Other" method detailed as a Dynamic Purchasing System. The award was officially published on 7th August 2025, with the contract itself valued at a nominal £1, suggesting a framework or placeholder entry typical for larger, ongoing contracts.

This tender signifies a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are indicated as well-suited to participate. The dynamic nature of this purchasing system means that businesses have the flexibility to adapt and submit competitive bids throughout the system's duration. Companies with a focus on innovative transport solutions and efficient logistical operations in the regions can leverage this procurement to expand their market presence and broaden their client base through sustained engagements with Lancashire County Council.

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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 April 2025 to 30 June 2025

Notice Description

Notice of Award of Contracts from the Council's Provision of Passenger Transport Services - Dynamic Purchasing System from 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-470109a4-3da6-412f-a988-fe293d80eef1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e175f205-9a4f-4746-b2b0-c897d6878db8
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
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 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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