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

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Aug 2025 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of local and school bus services in Lancashire was conducted by Lancashire County Council, under the contract ID PH/CORP/LCC/19/916AWARD17. This tender falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically focusing on buses and coaches. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system, with contracts awarded during the third quarter of 2025. The procurement stage is at the award phase, having been completed by 30th June 2025, with the contract period extending from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2030. The buses and transport services will be delivered across the North West region of the United Kingdom. Lancashire County Council, situated in Preston, England, serves as the buying organisation for this procurement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their operations within the transport sector. By participating in such dynamic purchasing systems, businesses can secure long-term contracts, providing stability and the potential for growth in their service offerings. The focus on local and school bus services presents a niche market for companies experienced in transport logistics and fleet management. Despite the contract value being indicative, involvement in this procurement process allows suppliers to establish and strengthen their presence in the regional transport industry.

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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 April 2025 to June 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
ocds-b5fd17-91fd2137-e1aa-4e8b-986c-0a56bb7f1ee1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df0e7913-715d-4b50-aae6-d01dba62a74b
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
1 Aug 20256 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Horrocks
Contact Email
paul.horrocks@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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