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title: "LPS CORP - Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services - Dynamic Purchasing System"
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# LPS CORP - Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services - Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5e34066-cc7a-46f1-b5a0-bdf582255212

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## Summary

The Lancashire County Council has initiated a procurement process for the provision of local bus services and school bus services under a Dynamic Purchasing System. This tender, titled "LPS CORP - Provision of Local Bus Services and School Bus Services - Dynamic Purchasing System," falls within the transport services industry category. The contract period is scheduled to run from 30th December 2029 until 31st December 2030. The procurement method is selective, with an end date for the tender period set for 29th December 2029. The estimated total value of the contracts awarded during the relevant period is approximately £140 million.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative and efficient transport services. Companies that specialise in public transport, logistics, or have experience in managing school transport operations would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. The awarded contracts could also stimulate partnerships between SMEs and larger organisations seeking to fulfil specific service requirements within the local transport sector.

## 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 four covering the period April 2021 to September 2021 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/b5826984-bf00-4286-92fa-5705b293588f |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Dec 2029 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Dec 2029 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000,000 |
| 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 AWARDS - SEE SPREADSHEET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2021 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5826984-bf00-4286-92fa-5705b293588f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5826984-bf00-4286-92fa-5705b293588f
  2nd December 2021 - 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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