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Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TN075 Newton Abbot Hospital - Newtake Estate/Decoy (4th June 2025)

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Oct 2025 at 12:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TN075 Newton Abbot Hospital - Newtake Estate/Decoy," managed by Devon County Council, falls under the transport services industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The pertinent procurement stage is the award phase, with the contract being finalised on 19th June 2025. This open procedure had a tender closing date of 4th June 2025 and the contract period spans from 31st August 2025 to 31st August 2033. The value of the contract stands at £173,467, with a minimum value initially set at £100,000. The buyer, Devon County Council, seeks to enhance passenger transport across Devon, targeting a wider public service improvement through the dynamic purchasing system, CP1185 15.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those with strengths in providing efficient public transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract, allowing for potential business growth in terms of financial returns and reputation within the public transport sector. The open procurement method ensures a competitive environment, inviting capable firms to deliver substantial services over an eight-year period. Large-scale enterprises, such as Country Bus, which was awarded this contract, illustrate the contract's capacity to attract well-established providers, yet SMEs with innovative solutions and efficient service models may find a strong footing in such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TN075 Newton Abbot Hospital - Newtake Estate/Decoy (4th June 2025)

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 one or more public transport contracts throughout Devon. The projected duration of each contract is eight 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. For the supply and provision of TN075

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f04ef38-98a9-43ed-92fe-28a272419220
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc80243-4563-403e-a9ac-8801a42dfaa6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£173,467 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,468 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2033 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), 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

COUNTRY BUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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