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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-b5fd17-91fd2137-e1aa-4e8b-986c-0a56bb7f1ee1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of local and school bus services in Lancashire was conducted by Lancashire County Council, under the contract ID PH/CORP/LCC/19/916AWARD17. This tender falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically focusing on buses and coaches. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system, with contracts awarded during the third quarter of 2025. The procurement stage is at the award phase, having been completed by 30th June 2025, with the contract period extending from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2030. The buses and transport services will be delivered across the North West region of the United Kingdom. Lancashire County Council, situated in Preston, England, serves as the buying organisation for this procurement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their operations within the transport sector. By participating in such dynamic purchasing systems, businesses can secure long-term contracts, providing stability and the potential for growth in their service offerings. The focus on local and school bus services presents a niche market for companies experienced in transport logistics and fleet management. Despite the contract value being indicative, involvement in this procurement process allows suppliers to establish and strengthen their presence in the regional transport industry.

## 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 April 2025 to June 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/df0e7913-715d-4b50-aae6-d01dba62a74b |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 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

- 1 Aug 2025 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df0e7913-715d-4b50-aae6-d01dba62a74b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df0e7913-715d-4b50-aae6-d01dba62a74b
  1st August 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/

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