Award

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

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

30 Oct 2025 at 10:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract titled "LPS CORP - Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services in Lancashire - RFQ 15247300" under a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract pertains to the transport services industry, specifically for buses and coaches, and covers the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement stage is marked as completed, with the contract award notice published on 30th October 2025. The contracting process follows a selective method with the procurement falling under a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the transport sector to expand their business by providing critical transport services in Lancashire. Businesses with capabilities in providing local and school bus services are particularly well-suited to compete, given the project’s clear focus on these areas. Engaging in such a long-term project could aid SMEs in gaining steady revenue streams and heightened visibility in the public transport sector within the UK.

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Notice Information

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 July 2025 to September 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-b5fd17-4d8f46ab-8d3a-48d6-9d10-ba2f0f122036
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/658ca2ba-c2ff-4d0e-b1de-3b07db7adf9f
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
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
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

MULTIPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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