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title: "LPS Corp - Framework agreement for Local and School Bus Services in Lancashire - RFQ 15148477,1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-03-14"
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# LPS Corp - Framework agreement for Local and School Bus Services in Lancashire - RFQ 15148477,1

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ee16bc7-3a4c-4b2a-aaa7-fcf1fc78246e

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has successfully completed the tender process for a framework agreement titled "LPS Corp - Framework agreement for Local and School Bus Services in Lancashire." The tender, classified under the transport services category, aims to engage bus service providers to deliver fully funded local and school bus services across the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract value is set at £42 million, with the contract period commencing on 7th February 2017 and concluding on 31st December 2019. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 13th January 2017.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector. Businesses specialising in bus and transport services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which ensures a steady flow of work through the framework arrangement. Engaging with this opportunity could also provide a platform for further contracts within Lancashire County, enhancing both revenue and service delivery capabilities for interested providers.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders from Bus Service Providers wishing to join a Framework Agreement for the provision of Local and School Bus Services in Lancashire. The transport services are arranged and fully funded by Lancashire County Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d8f3f1-3bc6-4a7a-8daf-ef09c60cda82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2015 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000,000 |
| 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 | PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2017 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d8f3f1-3bc6-4a7a-8daf-ef09c60cda82
- 13 Dec 2016 at 15:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d5b2576-5e0a-4dd3-aa7e-0e76ef680dec
- 12 Dec 2016 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d5b2576-5e0a-4dd3-aa7e-0e76ef680dec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d8f3f1-3bc6-4a7a-8daf-ef09c60cda82
  14th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d5b2576-5e0a-4dd3-aa7e-0e76ef680dec
  13th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  To apply, please select this link
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/973bfb9d-a272-40e9-a0f0-de367fc6e200
  Bus Services Award List

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