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title: "LPS CORP - Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services in Lancashire - RFQ 15247300"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-05"
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# LPS CORP - Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services in Lancashire - RFQ 15247300

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0acf9fc6-9d0d-4a37-bbda-797430447ea7

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the provision of local bus services and school bus services in Lancashire, under the title "LPS CORP - Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services in Lancashire - RFQ 15247300". This procurement falls within the industry category of "Buses and coaches" (CPV code 34121000) and "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" (CPV code 60000000), and spans the North West region of the United Kingdom. The process utilised a call-off method from a Dynamic Purchasing System, with contracts awarded covering the period from 1 July 2024 to 30 September 2024. The contract period is set from 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2030.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the council's inclusivity criteria favouring SMEs. Suitable businesses can benefit from long-term engagements and stable revenue streams by meeting the dynamic needs of local and school bus services within Lancashire. Companies with a strong local presence and the capability to deliver high-quality transport solutions will find this tender particularly advantageous.

## Notice

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 July 2024 to September 2024 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/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c4e1f97-087d-4f67-9642-4839ce71f181 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VARIOUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c4e1f97-087d-4f67-9642-4839ce71f181

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c4e1f97-087d-4f67-9642-4839ce71f181
  5th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/lps-corp-provision-of-local-bus-services-and-school-bus-services-dynamic-purchasing-system/

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