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DCC: Lot 1 - 26th February 2026 PCV

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 12:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has finalised the award of a contract for home-to-school transport services under Lot 1 of the Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. This procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, with additional classifications for ambulance services. Located in the South West of England, this contract spans from 13 March 2026 to 12 March 2031. The procurement process employed a selective method known as a restricted procedure, and concluded the tender stage with an award on 2 March 2026, marking its completion.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in transport services, to engage with Devon County Council. With a total contract value of £567,150, SMEs capable of delivering reliable and efficient transport, such as Taw & Torridge Coaches Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, stand to benefit greatly. The long-term nature of the contract offers stable business growth potential, providing a chance for suitable businesses to establish a lasting partnership with a reputable local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCC: Lot 1 - 26th 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. TORR011 BID002

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d169155a-f043-44f7-9d87-2fe79a1fda57
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
£522,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£567,150 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 12 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
1
Supplier Name

TAW & TORRIDGE COACHES

Further Information

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