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title: "Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Servics in Lancashire"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-29"
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# Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Servics in Lancashire

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e62dbce-1262-461c-9b62-eaafa981df33

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services in Lancashire," classified under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" industry category. The procurement, conducted through a dynamic purchasing system, covers the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process has reached the award stage, with contracts awarded for the period from 1st October 2025 to 31st December 2025. This procurement opportunity was facilitated using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the award status published on 29th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs focused on transportation services, particularly those capable of providing local and school bus services. Given its selective procurement method and the scale of contracts awarded, small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in dynamic and adaptive transport solutions are well-suited to compete. Winning such contracts could enable businesses to establish a substantial foothold in the regional transport service sector and foster long-term growth prospects by partnering with public bodies such as Lancashire County Council.

## 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 October 2025 to December 2025 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/275d8f69-1881-40bd-90f8-ddc76e8ecf86 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275d8f69-1881-40bd-90f8-ddc76e8ecf86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275d8f69-1881-40bd-90f8-ddc76e8ecf86
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/lps-corp-provision-of-local-bus-services-and-school-bus-services-dynamic-purchasing-system/

## Provenance

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