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Public Bus Service (Lot 5) TN366 Kenn to Exeter

Devon County Council

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08 Sep 2026 at 16:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council procured local bus service 366, known as TN366, operating between Kenn and Exeter and within Exeter. The service runs Monday to Saturday, excluding public holidays, and covers the provision and operation of scheduled public passenger transport. This is a transport services contract, classified under CPV 60000000. Delivery is centred on Kenn and Exeter in Devon, within the South West of England. The council is the buying organisation. The requirement was run as a mini-competition from Lot 5 of Devon County Council’s Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System, so it relates specifically to bus operation rather than general transport consultancy, vehicle supply or unrelated passenger services.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 17 July 2026 to Stagecoach South West. The award value is £379,807.20. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2034. Bids closed at 12:00 on 15 July 2026. The process used a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, through a mini-competition within the council’s Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract is for one service requirement, covering route 366 between Kenn and Exeter and operation within Exeter. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The council’s Passenger Transport Standard Conditions of Contract apply, including provisions allowing either party to terminate by notice.

This award indicates demand for an established local bus operator able to deliver a scheduled service between Kenn and Exeter, including operation within Exeter, six days a week apart from public holidays. A credible competitor would need the operational capacity to provide regular public passenger transport over a long-term service period, manage timetabled journeys and maintain reliable coverage across the route. Local route knowledge, suitable vehicles, qualified drivers, scheduling and dispatch capability, passenger-service systems and the financial resilience to sustain delivery would all be relevant. Suppliers should also be able to work within Devon County Council’s Passenger Transport Standard Conditions of Contract and demonstrate the governance, safety and service-management arrangements expected for a council-funded bus service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Bus Service (Lot 5) TN366 Kenn to Exeter

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 local bus service 366, M and U operating between Kenn and Exeter and within Exeter Monday to Saturday (Except Public Holidays). The projected duration of the contract is eight years, however the Devon County Council (DCC) 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. TN366

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26db280a-d3a8-4a38-9484-d11bd11b3154
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da57f574-ffb7-4323-b249-68ef0cf2bfbc
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
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
£379,807 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£379,807 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2034 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
1
Supplier Name

Stagecoach South West

Further Information

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