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DCC: Lot 1 - 11th August 2025 PCV

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 16:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council, an established public sector organisation based in Exeter, has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of home to school transport services throughout Devon. This tender, titled "DCC: Lot 1 - 11th August 2025 PCV," falls under the "Transport services" industry category, specifically excluding waste transport. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, ending on 11th August 2025. The contract period runs from 5th September 2025 to 4th September 2030. With an approximate total value of £475,000 GBP, this award was part of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System and includes routes awarded to two suppliers, Tamar Coaches Ltd and Bennett Private Hire. Key suppliers were identified through this process, with the award stage concluded by 18th September 2025.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the transportation industry, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the involvement of Tamar Coaches Ltd and Bennett Private Hire, both SMEs. Such tenders can provide steady business growth through long-term contracts, fostering stable income streams over a five-year period. Ideal candidates for future opportunities of this nature would be transport providers capable of managing regular school runs and meeting safety, reliability, and capacity requirements as specified by the Devon County Council. For SMEs, especially those based in the South West of England, participating in tenders offered by Devon County Council can enhance visibility and establish a trusted relationship with a key public sector client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCC: Lot 1 - 11th 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. ASB031 ASB012

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1782fb80-f33c-4f07-8e9e-826c85a24e2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/368f3b00-dd4b-499a-a800-ac3792c0e7b0
Current Stage
Award
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
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£564,062 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 4 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
2
Supplier Names

BENNETT PRIVATE HIRE

TAMAR COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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