Notice of Award of Contracts from the Council's Provision of Passenger Transport Services - Dynamic Purchasing System from 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Aug 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has completed the procurement process for its Provision of Passenger Transport Services under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), covering the period from 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026. The contract, identified by the title "Notice of Award of Contracts from the Council's Provision of Passenger Transport Services," falls under the services category, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. These services are to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is characterised as "Other - Dynamic Purchasing System," and the contract period runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 December 2029. The award status is currently active, with the award published on 3 August 2026.

This procurement opportunity paves the way for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in passenger transport services. Businesses well-suited to compete would be those capable of providing transport services with flexibility and reliability in service delivery. The use of a Dynamic Purchasing System enables a more adaptable approach beneficial for both regional transport providers and the council in addressing evolving transport needs in the North West of England.

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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 April 2026 to 30 June 2026

Notice Description

Notice of Award of Contracts from the Council's Provision of Passenger Transport Services - Dynamic Purchasing System from 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e80d23ce-5698-4401-9578-36baf8642ae9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15461acc-a919-4331-83fe-652f23a572dd
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
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 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

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