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DCC: Lot 1 - 8th December 2025 PCV

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Jan 2026 at 12:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has completed the procurement process titled "DCC: Lot 1 - 8th December 2025 PCV," which falls under the transport services industry category. This entails a mini-competition from Lot 1 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System for providing home to school transport across Devon, UK. The procurement, executed through a selective method via a restricted procedure, commenced with a tender end date on 8th December 2025, and concluded with the awarding stage on 17th December 2025. The contract, valued at £475,000, spans from 6th January 2026 to 5th January 2031, ensuring essential transport services for a five-year term within the South West region.

This award presents substantial growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in transport services, who can benefit from engagement in long-term governmental contracts. Taw and Torridge Coaches Ltd and Hills Services Limited have been selected as suppliers, demonstrating the potential for local SMEs to access similar contractual opportunities. Such tenders are ideal for businesses capable of offering consistent, reliable transport services to meet the county council's requirements while adhering to specified regulatory frameworks. This procurement further underscores the viability of sustained revenue streams for companies adept in navigating selective, competitive procedures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCC: Lot 1 - 8th December 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. BID002 HOLS012

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/233739fe-13d9-4325-94ae-400f7331d765
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
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£485,450 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 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

HILLS SERVICES

TAW AND TORRIDGE COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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