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title: "Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services in Lancashire"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-27"
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# Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services in Lancashire

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4024952-01ba-4301-995b-e45a067ecded

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of local bus and school bus services in Lancashire, with the contract awards covering the period from April to June 2026. This project falls under the industry category of transport services and is part of a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement method employed was selective, allowing for call-offs under this system. The tendering period ended on 31st March 2026, and the contract commenced on 1st April 2026, lasting until 30th June 2026. The procurement took place in the North West of the United Kingdom, specifically in the Preston area of England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), by providing a pathway to engage with public sector contracts. Businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing bus services, may find this procurement beneficial for expanding their operations. Being part of a dynamic purchasing system means that further opportunities could emerge, catering to companies capable of delivering scalable and dynamic service models in the transport sector. Lancashire County Council’s preference for SMEs in this procurement process underscores the potential for smaller, agile companies to compete effectively.

## 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 one covering the period April 2026 to June 2026 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-lcc10019/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd5ca04-1201-44f2-af1e-796eecbd2f28 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| 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 | VARIOUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd5ca04-1201-44f2-af1e-796eecbd2f28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd5ca04-1201-44f2-af1e-796eecbd2f28
  27th July 2026 - 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-lcc10019/

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