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DCC: Lot 1 - 18th August 2025 PCV

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Sep 2025 at 07:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has completed a procurement process under its Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System, specifically Lot 1, for the provision of home to school transport services across the South West of England. The process, titled "DCC: Lot 1 - 18th August 2025 PCV," falls within the transport services industry category. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilizing a restricted procedure. The tender process reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 2nd September 2025 and set to conclude on 3rd September 2030. The total contract value was estimated at £831,250, however, the awarded sum is slightly lower at £823,175. The procurement specifically caters to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive opportunity for businesses of this scale.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing home to school transport. With contracts awarded to Linden Holdings (Devon) Ltd, Taw & Torridge Coaches Ltd, and Tamar Coaches Ltd for routes CHML028, SM022, and TAV002A respectively, there is clear potential for similar companies to enter this market segment. Businesses with a focus on passenger transport services that can deliver reliable and safe transportation solutions in accordance with the Devon County Council’s standards and conditions are well-suited to compete in future tenders within this framework. This contract not only facilitates business growth by ensuring steady work over five years but also enhances reputational value through association with a reputable contracting authority like Devon County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCC: Lot 1 - 18th August 2025 PCV

Notice Description

This is a mini-competition from Lot 1 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185 15). For the supply and provision of one or more home to school transport contracts throughout Devon for eligible scholars. The projected duration of each contract is five 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. CHML028 SM022 TAV002A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05c2c64a-db2b-4dab-a665-6ccbc6d55c09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09277658-b8b2-4bd9-8ac6-5de9ba77062d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£831,250 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£823,175 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 3 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Post Town
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

LINDEN HOLDINGS (DEVON

TAMAR COACHES

TAW & TORRIDGE COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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