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title: "LPS CORP - Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services - Dynamic Purchasing System"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# LPS CORP - Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services - Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6291cceb-8828-4168-a16f-380fd9c89ea4

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is currently engaged in a tender process for the provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This initiative falls under the Transport services category and is intended to enhance bus services across Lancashire and neighbouring areas, alongside providing essential school transportation. The tender period is set to conclude on 29 December 2029, with the overall contract starting soon thereafter, lasting until 31 December 2029. The estimated budget for these services is £140 million, and interested suppliers will need to meet specific operator licensing and quality standards as part of the selective procurement method employed.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the transport sector, especially those that provide PSV services and have the requisite licensing. Companies adept at delivering high-quality transport solutions, including insurance and driver training, will find this an advantageous environment to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in the mini-competition process for each individual contract to be tendered under the DPS. Potential suppliers can obtain further details about the operational aspects and requirements for participation on the council's procurement webpage.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council procure local and school bus services in Lancashire. The Transport services are arranged and funded by Lancashire County Council. In addition the services include local bus services across the county and into adjoining local authority areas that are complimentary to bus services provided on a commercial basis and the provision of home to school journeys within Lancashire and surrounding areas. It is the Authority's intention to operate a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the future provision of these services. The DPS will be split into two categories: - category one - Local Bus Services and category two - School Bus Services To be appointed onto the DPS suppliers must hold specific operator licences for PSV transport services and meet minimum quality standards covering a range of areas including Insurance, vehicles, contract standards, driver training and appropriate clearance and customer care. Services are developed by the Public and Integrated Transport Team and are let as individual contracts. These are tendered by way of a mini-competition between the appointed suppliers. Further information including details on how the DPS will operate, terms and conditions, specifications, pictorialuser guides, the selection questionnaire required to be completed when requesting to participate in the DPS, and evaluation award criteria to be used to award contracts from the DPS can be found on the link titled provision of Local Bus Services and School Bis Services in Lancashire - dynamic purchasing system which can be located on the following webpage: www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04391963-c009-4e2f-8c96-23b018b28633 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Dec 2029 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000,000 |
| 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 SUPPLIERS - SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2021 at 15:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04391963-c009-4e2f-8c96-23b018b28633
- 21 Jun 2021 at 15:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04391963-c009-4e2f-8c96-23b018b28633
- 17 Jun 2021 at 08:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04391963-c009-4e2f-8c96-23b018b28633
- 15 Dec 2020 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04391963-c009-4e2f-8c96-23b018b28633
- 15 Dec 2020 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ad6b2c-fe89-47b6-a2da-eaba3fe6b1ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04391963-c009-4e2f-8c96-23b018b28633
  21st June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ad6b2c-fe89-47b6-a2da-eaba3fe6b1ee
  15th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/
  LCC iSupplier Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a177fa09-27be-4a96-8362-ee8f0c1950fa
  Awarded suppliers

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