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Notice of Award of Contracts from the Council's Provision of Passenger Transport Services - Dynamic Purchasing System from 1 October 2025 to 31 December 2025

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2026 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has completed the procurement process under the title "Notice of Award of Contracts from the Council's Provision of Passenger Transport Services - Dynamic Purchasing System" for the period from 1 October 2025 to 31 December 2025, with the award stage occurring on 1 January 2026. This contract involves the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver and covers the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a Dynamic Purchasing System, apt for services, with the intention to commence the contract period from 1 January 2026 through to 31 December 2029. The industry category is specified as "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver," aligning with the CPC classification code 60170000.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) owing to the suitability considerations outlined by Lancashire County Council. Businesses in the passenger transport sector are ideally positioned to benefit from this contract, especially those looking to expand their services in the North West of England. Engaging with this contract can facilitate growth through stable business ventures backed by public sector procurement, ensuring long-term business prospects within a strategic regional infrastructure project. Suppliers are encouraged to review the detailed tender documents available through Lancashire County Council's procurement portal for specific engagement instructions and partnership possibilities.

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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 October 2025 to 31 December 2025

Notice Description

Notice of Award of Contracts from the Council's Provision of Passenger Transport Services - Dynamic Purchasing System from 1 October 2025 to 31 December 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6b0ac72-3a72-4dbc-b639-bda830191d95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4de5a98-4034-4cec-b120-97cf45fb00cc
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
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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