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Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services in Lancashire

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jul 2026 at 10:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of local bus and school bus services in Lancashire, with the contract awards covering the period from April to June 2026. This project falls under the industry category of transport services and is part of a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement method employed was selective, allowing for call-offs under this system. The tendering period ended on 31st March 2026, and the contract commenced on 1st April 2026, lasting until 30th June 2026. The procurement took place in the North West of the United Kingdom, specifically in the Preston area of England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), by providing a pathway to engage with public sector contracts. Businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing bus services, may find this procurement beneficial for expanding their operations. Being part of a dynamic purchasing system means that further opportunities could emerge, catering to companies capable of delivering scalable and dynamic service models in the transport sector. Lancashire County Council’s preference for SMEs in this procurement process underscores the potential for smaller, agile companies to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services in Lancashire

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 one covering the period April 2026 to June 2026 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-lcc10019/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd5ca04-1201-44f2-af1e-796eecbd2f28
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

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
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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