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Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TN177 Newton Abbot - Totnes & Newton Abbot - Moorland Reach (27th November 2024)

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2025 at 07:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Devon County Council sought to provide public bus services under Lot 5 of its Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System, specifically for routes TN177 from Newton Abbot to Totnes and Newton Abbot to Moorland Reach. This process, classified under the transport services industry (CPV code 60000000), progressed to the award stage with a contract commencement date of 21st July 2025 and completion by 20th July 2033. The council, headquartered in Exeter, conducted an open procurement procedure with a tender end date of 27th November 2024, projecting a contract value of £269,000. The final award, published on 16th July 2025, was granted to Countrybus, valued at £204,950.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those interested in long-term engagements within Devon. The tender was open to SMEs, enhancing potential competition from smaller, agile transport service providers capable of delivering flexible and reliable services. Companies with existing operations in the Southwest and a focus on regional transportation solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in future procurements. The project's duration and scope indicate a substantial commitment with possibilities for growth and reputation building in the local public transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TN177 Newton Abbot - Totnes & Newton Abbot - Moorland Reach (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 TN177

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ae75d37-e2b8-4e5c-9ad0-41d99d92302d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a230bca7-223d-4846-a26b-b8a7a86daf69
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
£269,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£204,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2033 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
Stephen Western
Contact Email
stephen.western@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392383000

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
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

COUNTRYBUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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