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18 Sep 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has completed the award stage of the procurement process for a public bus service in Devon, under Lot 5 of their Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185 15). The tender, titled "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): SH165 Totnes - Broadhempston & Totnes - Follaton," is classified under transport services (excluding waste transport), with a contract period starting on 1st September 2025 and ending on 31st August 2033. The procurement followed an open procedure, and the contract's minimum value is £109,950, while the total value is £149,649. The service will operate within England, and the award was given to Country Bus on 2nd July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those specialising in public transportation. Companies capable of providing reliable and efficient bus services are well-suited to compete, especially those open to partnership with local councils in England. Although the contract prioritised small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the awarded supplier, Country Bus, is a large-scale business. Such opportunities are instrumental for firms looking to expand their portfolios in the public sector and enhance their service delivery within the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Public Bus Service (Lot 5): SH165 Totnes - Broadhempston & Totnes - Follaton (27th November 2024)

Notice Description

This is a mini-competition from Lot 5 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185 15). For the supply and provision of one or more public transport contracts throughout Devon. The projected duration of each contract is eight years however the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Standard Conditions of Contract still apply, and therefore either the contractor or DCC can give notice as per the terms and conditions to terminate the contract at any time. For the supply and provision of SH165

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0448588a-ad85-4ada-81d2-f821e81b6b19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deccdb03-3535-4c27-bc87-503d473bbb2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,649 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Devon County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Country Bus

Further Information

Notice Documents

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