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DCC: Lot 1 - 23rd April 2026 PCV

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 06:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Devon County Council involves the award of a contract to provide home to school transport services across Devon. This is part of the Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System and is labelled as Lot 1: 23rd April 2026 PCV. The contract, valued at £220,400, will span from 5th May 2026 to 4th May 2031. Undertaken through a selective restricted procedure, the process is in the 'award' stage, with an active status as of 23rd April 2026. The primary industry categories include transport and ambulance services, with the delivery region specified as South West, United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services. Companies with expertise in providing school transportation can leverage this long-term contract to establish or expand operations in the South West region. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and enables growth possibilities through sustainable service provision over the five-year contract period. Engaging with Devon County Council could offer a strategic partnership for firms capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined in the award notice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCC: Lot 1 - 23rd April 2026 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. PILT003

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41f2d306-a82a-41a4-aa85-482397cd65cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ee920c9-2c2c-4a9e-9f37-ca07059f192b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£237,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 May 2031 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
1
Supplier Name

MARKS MINIBUS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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