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title: "LPS CORP - Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services in Lancashire - RFQ 15247300"
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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-b5fd17-378a2b17-bdf3-4daa-b546-37209cbd988a

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has announced the award of contracts for the provision of local bus services and school bus services across Lancashire, under the title "LPS CORP - Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services in Lancashire - RFQ 15247300". The procurement process falls under the "Transport services (excluding Waste transport)" industry category and is based in the North West of the United Kingdom. This award notice, part of a Dynamic Purchasing System, covers the quarter three period from January 2025 to March 2025. The contracting period for these services will commence on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2030.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector. The Dynamic Purchasing System allows flexibility and encourages a competitive environment for businesses to participate in providing essential transport services within Lancashire. Companies specialising in bus and coach services will find this tender particularly relevant and beneficial to their growth, potentially leading to long-term contracts and increased visibility within the public sector. The procurement process, employing a selective method, ensures that the most suitable providers are chosen to deliver these critical services.

## 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 January 2025 to March 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/e8c2d0dd-5a2d-4568-a2ab-5883da7049ca |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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 | MULTIPLE |

## 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

- 9 Apr 2025 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8c2d0dd-5a2d-4568-a2ab-5883da7049ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8c2d0dd-5a2d-4568-a2ab-5883da7049ca
  9th April 2025 - 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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