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Public Bus Service (Lot 5) ND300 Ilfracombe - Lynmouth

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2026 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Devon County Council involves the award of a contract for the provision of a public bus service running the ND300 route between Ilfracombe and Lynmouth. This tender falls under the 'Transport services (excluding waste transport)' category and is part of the selective, restricted procedure method. The procurement process has been completed with Stagecoach South West being awarded the contract. The contract is valued at £386,379.84 and extends from 22nd June 2026 to 21st June 2034. The initial tendering stage concluded on 1st April 2026, following the tender period beginning in late May and running until the end of August each year. Located in England, this procurement is designed to support the region's transport infrastructure.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those with the capability to manage and operate local bus routes. The selective procurement method favours experienced service providers familiar with the regulatory framework of such a contract. Enterprises eligible to tender include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although this opportunity is not restricted to voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses well-suited to compete in such procurement will possess expertise in passenger transport and the operational capacity for long-term service delivery, which aligns with the extensive contract duration set by Devon County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Bus Service (Lot 5) ND300 Ilfracombe - Lynmouth

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 300 operating between Ilfracombe and Lynmouth daily between late May and the end of August. 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. ND300

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a892f6a-0c90-4ce3-a8dc-807aba1c7d3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b325485-8925-4f37-86b6-8180e9bff399
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
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£386,379 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2026 - 22 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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

STAGECOACH SOUTH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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