--- title: "LPS CORP Framework 1 - Provision of Transport Services in Lancashire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bab11db3-29c7-49d2-bacc-629a27e64f54" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bab11db3-29c7-49d2-bacc-629a27e64f54" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bab11db3-29c7-49d2-bacc-629a27e64f54.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bab11db3-29c7-49d2-bacc-629a27e64f54.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-06-19" --- # LPS CORP Framework 1 - Provision of Transport Services in Lancashire Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bab11db3-29c7-49d2-bacc-629a27e64f54 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bab11db3-29c7-49d2-bacc-629a27e64f54) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bab11db3-29c7-49d2-bacc-629a27e64f54.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council as the buying organisation, seeking tenders for the "LPS CORP Framework 1 - Provision of Transport Services in Lancashire". This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting transport services including Special Education Needs (SEN) transport. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 1st May 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £11,000,000, spans from 7th July 2018 to 30th June 2019 and will be segmented into Lots for geographical area-based mini-competitions for service provision. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating within the transport services sector. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that can provide various transport options, including main school taxi services and community transport, would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. Businesses focusing on inclusive transport solutions and able to comply with Public Service Vehicle (PSV) legislation will find this framework particularly appealing for growth and expansion within Lancashire. ## Notice LCC is seeking tenders from Service Providers wishing to join a Framework Agreement for the provision of specific transport services which includes Special Education Needs (SEN) Mainstream Home To School Taxi Services, Community Transport, and Alternative And Complimentary Education And Residential Services (ACERS) in Lancashire, in accordance with the Draft Service Agreement. Under this Framework Agreement, contracts for transport will be provided using vehicles of various capacities (minimum 4 passenger seats and upwards and in accordance with current Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Legislation, Private Hire or Hackney Carriage legislation. This Framework Agreement will be divided into Lots, where an approved list of operators will be compiled by geographical area, from which mini-competitions will be held for the provision of specific transport services. Individual service specifications (route schedules) will be provided for each service to be contracted as part of the mini-competitions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27f83633-2b7a-4111-903a-50e3cc40cb3d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Jun 2018 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £11,000,000 | | 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 | VARIOUS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34121100 - Public-service buses - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 19 Jun 2018 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27f83633-2b7a-4111-903a-50e3cc40cb3d - 20 Mar 2018 at 12:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/452fb3bc-57b3-4bc3-8aae-652b27472723 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27f83633-2b7a-4111-903a-50e3cc40cb3d 19th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/452fb3bc-57b3-4bc3-8aae-652b27472723 20th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e To apply please use this link ## Notice URLs - http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/media/905443/2018-non-wheelchair-framework.xlsx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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