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Local Bus Service (Lot 5) ED899 Sidmouth - Seaton via Beer (19/07/2024)

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Sep 2024 at 12:42

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17 Sep 2024 at 12:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Devon County Council issuing an open tender for the provision of the ED899 bus route from Sidmouth to Seaton via Beer. This contract falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport. The tender period concluded on 19 July 2024, with the contract being awarded on 13 August 2024. The contract, valued at £575,280, is set to commence on 2 September 2024 and will run until 1 September 2032. It covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth within the transport services sector, particularly for businesses equipped to handle extensive bus routes. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement process highlights their eligibility. The awarded contractor, AVMT Buses LTD, indicates that established bus service providers with the capacity to fulfil regional transportation needs could greatly benefit from such opportunities. With a comprehensive supply requirement spanning several months, this tender provides a stable, long-term contract that can promote business expansion and operational stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Bus Service (Lot 5) ED899 Sidmouth - Seaton via Beer (19/07/2024)

Notice Description

This is a mini competition from Lot 5 of the Devon County Council Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185 15). For the supply and provision of one or more bus routes. The projected duration of the contract is 8 years however the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Standard Conditions of contract still apply, and therefore either the contractors or DCC can give notice as per the terms and conditions to terminate the contract at any time. For provision of bus route ED899.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46e546d7-a3ea-4799-a843-08f4c08583f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd55ffd-a04c-4099-8506-9c4454ae18e4
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
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
£575,280 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,910 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2032 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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

AVMT BUSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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