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title: "LPS CORP - Provision of Community Transport Services - RFQ 15251884"
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# LPS CORP - Provision of Community Transport Services - RFQ 15251884

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd97acbc-7d87-4699-b302-b5c67c19ab62

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## Summary

The Lancashire County Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision and development of Community Transport Services under the title "LPS CORP - Provision of Community Transport Services - RFQ 15251884". This active tender falls within the services industry category, specifically related to the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The procurement process is in the Tender stage and is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to submit proposals. Prospective suppliers must submit their bids by the deadline of 6th March 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2020, lasting until 31st May 2025. The service area covers the North West region of the United Kingdom, including various districts such as Preston and South Ribble.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their businesses in the transport sector. Companies that specialise in community transportation services, including those providing volunteer car schemes or dial-a-bus operations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, service providers with experience in managing passenger transport logistics and a commitment to developing community services are encouraged to participate, as this project aims to enhance public transport options across Lancashire.

## Notice

LCC is seeking tenders from service providers wishing to provide and develop Community Transport Services in Lancashire. The provision and development of a Community Transport service for Lancashire includes operating a volunteer car provision across the whole County and dial-a-bus type operations for journeys starting or finishing within the Districts of Preston, South Ribble, West Lancashire, Chorley and Ribble Valley.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fca9a9a8-2144-47c8-bf5a-49fdab819712 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,875,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2020 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fca9a9a8-2144-47c8-bf5a-49fdab819712

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fca9a9a8-2144-47c8-bf5a-49fdab819712
  6th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/iSupplier/
  LCC ISUPPLIER PORTAL

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