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DCC: Lot 1 - 23rd February 2026 PCV

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 11:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has completed a procurement process under its Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport, seeking suppliers for home to school transport contracts within Devon. Classified under CPV codes "Transport services" and "Ambulance services," this tender focused on service provision throughout South West England. The procurement followed a selective approach with a restricted procedure, culminating in awards active from 9th March 2026 to 9th March 2031. Key stakeholders could submit responses until 23rd February 2026. Contracts have a five-year duration but can be terminated per standard conditions.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small enterprises ready to deliver transport services, particularly those specialising in passenger and ambulance transport. With Harveys Bus Ltd and Taw & Torridge Coaches Ltd as awarded suppliers, the process demonstrates potential for SMEs to secure long-term regional contracts in the public sector. Companies with strategic focus on regional transport, possessing relevant expertise and compliance capabilities, are well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements. Engaging with Devon County Council could open avenues for sustained service provision across educational transport networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCC: Lot 1 - 23rd February 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. ASB031 RTN001

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3165ca-543f-4591-8802-1949228925c7
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
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,150 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 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
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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

HARVEYS BUS

TAW & TORRIDGE COACHES

Further Information

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