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

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has completed the award stage for its procurement process titled "Notice of Award of Contracts from the Council's Provision of Passenger Transport Services - Dynamic Purchasing System from 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025". This procurement falls under the industry category of "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver", with services provided in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed a Dynamic Purchasing System method. The contracts start on 1 October 2025 and extend through to 31 December 2029, providing long-term opportunities for involved parties. The procurement is aimed at services suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The buyer, Lancashire County Council, is located in Preston, England.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for organisations specialising in passenger transport services. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in providing vehicles with drivers will find this contract especially suitable, given the long contract period and the regional focus. The Dynamic Purchasing System used enables multiple suppliers to engage in the procurement process, thus presenting an advantageous opportunity for various suppliers who can meet the specified requirements. With a focus on passenger transport services, businesses involved in vehicle leasing or hire services could benefit significantly from securing a position within this awarded contract.

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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 July 2025 to 30 September 2025

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-591bee46-945a-49ca-9de9-72233b2d34e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e2fa28-663f-4239-a7fb-f36dbab50753
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
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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