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title: "Public Transport Contractor Management System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e1373967-0e83-4c17-b5dd-661727c3e994"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-04"
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# Public Transport Contractor Management System

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1373967-0e83-4c17-b5dd-661727c3e994

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Lancashire County Council, involves the selection of Velociti Solutions Limited (formerly EPM Bus Solutions Limited) to provide a Public Transport Contractor Management System. This project falls under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the final contract signed on 3rd March 2025. The contract, which includes options for additional public transport-related services, will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value ranging from £296,378 to £500,000 GBP depending on the take-up of additional modules and services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in software development for the transport sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future contracts due to the preference demonstrated in this procurement by Lancashire County Council. The successful provision of a comprehensive management system will not only enhance public transport operations but also provide the winning business with a substantial portfolio addition, exemplifying their capabilities in delivering large-scale, industry-specific solutions.

## Notice

Provision of an operational and contract management system for the Public Transport team to manage bus contracts and their providers. Includes options for other public transport related services modules and associated services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63fe0b04-ecef-4426-b8aa-ba8095167ff6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 0LD |
| 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 | VELOCITI SOLUTIONS LIMITED (FORMERLY EPM BUS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63fe0b04-ecef-4426-b8aa-ba8095167ff6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63fe0b04-ecef-4426-b8aa-ba8095167ff6
  4th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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