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DCC: Lot 1 - 4th July 2025 PCV

Devon County Council

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03 Sep 2025 at 12:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Devon County Council, focused on the "DCC: Lot 1 - 4th July 2025 PCV," under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. The contract pertains to home-to-school transport services throughout Devon, spanning a five-year period from 2nd September 2025 to 4th September 2030. This process utilised a selective procurement method within a restricted procedure. The tender stage has been completed and reached the award phase on 20th August 2025. The total value of the procurement was £4,987,500 GBP, and businesses were required to submit tenders by 4th July 2025. This opportunity encompasses various routes within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the transport industry, to expand their services and secure long-term contracts. Companies involved in providing passenger transport will find this particularly appealing, as evidenced by the awards given to several SMEs, including Greenslades Tours (Exeter) Ltd, Tally Ho Coaches Ltd, and Dartline. These awards could enhance the service offerings and operational reach of companies by assigning them specific routes across Devon. The procurement process was selectively restricted, providing a competitive edge for qualified businesses looking to bolster their portfolios in public service contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCC: Lot 1 - 4th July 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. DAW001 CRAN002 EXM021 EXM024B OSM012 OSM018A SID010C IVY010 TAV006 TAV008B CV002B CV042 OSM004A OSM030 OSM009

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-238491f2-e05d-4611-8faa-32db8d264039
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56fd42c-5570-458a-a26b-2b429ae62850
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
£4,987,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,354,847 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 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
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Dartline

Greenslades Tours (Exeter) Ltd

Kingdoms Tours Ltd

Oakleys Coaches

Redwoods Travel Limited

Stamps Coaches

Tally Ho Coaches Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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