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Public Transport Contractor Management System

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2025 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Lancashire County Council, involves the selection of Velociti Solutions Limited (formerly EPM Bus Solutions Limited) to provide a Public Transport Contractor Management System. This project falls under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the final contract signed on 3rd March 2025. The contract, which includes options for additional public transport-related services, will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value ranging from £296,378 to £500,000 GBP depending on the take-up of additional modules and services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in software development for the transport sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future contracts due to the preference demonstrated in this procurement by Lancashire County Council. The successful provision of a comprehensive management system will not only enhance public transport operations but also provide the winning business with a substantial portfolio addition, exemplifying their capabilities in delivering large-scale, industry-specific solutions.

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Notice Title

Public Transport Contractor Management System

Notice Description

Provision of an operational and contract management system for the Public Transport team to manage bus contracts and their providers. Includes options for other public transport related services modules and associated services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1373967-0e83-4c17-b5dd-661727c3e994
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63fe0b04-ecef-4426-b8aa-ba8095167ff6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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 0LD
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

VELOCITI SOLUTIONS LIMITED (FORMERLY EPM BUS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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